How You Gonna Act Like That

by Tyrese

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It seems like (Am7)just the oth er day that we hooked (Em7)up.

I was (D)driv in’, you was (Em)walk in’ and I (C)swooped you up.

From that (Am7)mo ment on I knew you were the (Em9)one, yeah.

I was (D)sin gle, you was (Em)lone ly and we (C)fell in love.

(Em7)We would (Am7)sit and talk for hours a bout (Em9)an y thing.

Ba by, (D)you hang up, no, (Em)you hang up.

On (C)three, hang up.

I bought you (Am7)a pa pag er and I gave you (Em7)an y thing.

Said you’d (D)al ways be my (Em)ba by then you (C)bounced.

(Bm7)How you (Em7)gon na (Am7)up and leave me (Em9)now?

How you gon na (D)act

(Em)like (C)that?

How you gon na (Am7)change it up?

We just fin ished (Em9)mak in’ up.

How you gon na (D)act

(Em)like

(C)that?

(Bm7)How you (Em7)gon na (Am7)act like we don’t be (Em9)mak in’ love?

You know we be (D)tear in’ it up, (Em7)break in’ stuff, that (C)ghet to love.

How you gon na (Am7)trip and how could you for (Em9)get?

How you gon na (D)act

(Em)like

(C)that?

Girl I nev er thought that lov in’ you would (Em9)hurt.

I did (D)ev ry thing a (Em)good man would to (C)make it work.

Girl you (Am7)should a told me you had sec ond (Em9)thoughts.

Like be (D)fore I put the (Em)down on the (C)house we bought.

(Em7)Now I’m (Am7)think in’ you and me was a mis (Em9)take,

but then it (D)hits me and I’m (Em)miss in’ all the (C)love we made.

Girl I (Am7)know that we’ve been go in’ through some (Em9)things,

yeah.

But the (D)sun is some where (Em)shin in’ ev en (C)when it rains, oh.

(Am7)I’ll be the one you kick it to.

(Em9)I’ll be the one that miss es you.

(D)I’ll be the one to ease (Em7)your pain.

(C)I’ll be the one you want a gain.

(Am7)You’ll be the one I can’t for get.

(Em7)You’ll be the one that’s heav en sent.

(D)You’ll be the one I can’t (Em7)de ny.

(Em7)You’ll be the one that makes me cry.

na (C)that, ooh.

You know I’m will in’ to do an y thing

just to (Em7)keep you in my (C)heart.

I messed a round and gave up ev ’ry thing.

I (Em7)thought we’d nev er (C)part.

(G)I was a (F#)play er and I made the choice to give my heart to (B)you.

And I got ta keep it that way.

(Em7)How you gon na (Am7)up and leave me (Em7)now?

How you gon na (D)act (Em7)like

(C)that?

How you gon na (Am7)change it up?

We just fin ished (Em7)mak in’ up.

How you gon na (D)act (Em7)like

(C)that?

How you (Em7)gon na (Am7)act like we don’t be (Em9)mak in’ love?

You know we be (D)tear in’ it up, (Em7)break in’ stuff, that (C)ghet to love.

How you gon na (Am7)trip and how can you for (Em9)get?

How you gon na (D)act (Em7)like

(C)that?

Keep in’ love ghet to.

All

I want you is na you.

like

that?) Keep in’ love ghet to.

All

I (How you gon na act like

that?) Keep in’ love ghet to.

All

I need know is be you.

in’ it up, break in’ stuff, that ghet to love.) Keep in’ love ghet to.

All

I need you is na act like

All I need is you you babe.

na (Am7)up and leave me (Em9)how?

How you gon na (D)act (Em)like (C)that?

How you gon na (Am7)change it up?

We just fin ished (Em9)mak in’ up.

How you gon na (D)act (Em)like (C)that?

How you (Em7)gon na (Am7)act like we don’t be (Em9)mak in’ love.

You know we be (D)tear in’ it up, (Em)break in’ stuff, that (C)ghet to love.

How you gon na (Am7)trip and how could you for (Em9)get?

How you gon na (D)act (Em)like (C)that?

How you gon na (Em7)act?

How You Gonna Act Like That by Tyrese — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How You Gonna Act Like That by Tyrese in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "How You Gonna Act Like That" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "How You Gonna Act Like That"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "How You Gonna Act Like That" use?
Just 12 chords: Am, Am7, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.