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And I (D)hate
to say I (Bm)love you,
when it’s (D)so
hard for (Bm)me.
And I (D)hate
to say
(Bm)I want you,
when you (D)make it so clear
you don’t want (Bm)me.
I’d nev er (Bm)ask you, ’cause deep down I’m (A)cer tain I know what you’d (D)say.
You’d say I’m (D)sor ry, be lieve me, I (A)love you but not in that (D)way.
And I’d (D)hate
to say I (Bm)need you,
I’m so re (D)li ant.
I’m so de (F#m)pen dent.
I’m such a (Bm)fool.
When you’re
not there,
I (D)find my self (A)sing ing the (G)blues.
Can’t bear,
can’t face the (A)truth.
(CN.C.)You
will (A)love you but not in that (D)way.
You’d say I’m (D)sor ry, be lieve me, I (A)love you but not in that (D)way.
Not In That Way — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Not In That Way" by Sam Smith in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key B, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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.
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About “Not In That Way”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Not In That Way" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Not In That Way" by Sam Smith in?
- The backing track is in B at 68 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 "Not In That Way" 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 "Not In That Way"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Not In That Way", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Not In That Way" 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 "Not In That Way"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Not In That Way"?
- "Not In That Way" was originally performed by Sam Smith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sam Smith are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sam Smith: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "How Will I Know", "I'm Not The Only One". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Not In That Way" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Not In That Way by Sam Smith, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is B; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.