Don’t go chang ing
and try and please me;
you nev er (Abm6)let me down be fore.
Don’t i ma gine my
you’re un too (Bdim)fa mi (Cm7)liar,
and I don’t see you a ny (Bb11)more.
I
would not leave you
in times of trou ble;
we nev er (Abm6)could have come this far,
(Bbm7)mmm.
I took the good times,
I’ll take (Bdim)the bad (Cm7)times,
I’ll take you just the way you are.
Don’t go try ing
and some new fa shion,
don’t change the (Abm6)co lour of your hair.
You al ways have my
you’re un spo (Bdim)ken pas (Cm7)sion
al though I might not seem to (Bb11)care.
I
don’t want cle ver
in con ver sa tion,
I nev er (Abm6)want to work that hard,
(Bbm7)mmm.
I just want some one
that I (Bdim)can talk (Cm7)to,
I want you just the way you are.
I need to know that you will al
ways be
the same old some one that I knew.
Oh what will it take ’till you be lieve
in me?
The way that I be lieve in you.
I
said I love you,
and that’s for ev er,
And this I (Abm6)pro mise from the heart,
(Bbm7)mmm
I could not love you
a (Bdim)ny bet (Cm7)ter
I love you just the way you are.
Just The Way You Are — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Just The Way You Are" by Diana Krall: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Just The Way You Are”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Just The Way You Are" by Diana Krall in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Just The Way You Are" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Just The Way You Are"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Just The Way You Are", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Just The Way You Are" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Just The Way You Are"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Just The Way You Are"?
- "Just The Way You Are" was originally performed by Diana Krall. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Diana Krall are available?
- Other accompaniments by Diana Krall: "Baby Baby All The Time", "Besame Mucho", "Devil May Care". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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