The Way I Tend To Be

by Frank Turner
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Lyrics

Some (E)morn ings I pray for (B)eve ning, for the (F#)day to be done.

And some sum mer days I (B)hide a way and (F#)wait for rain to (G#m)come.

’Cause it (E)turns out hell will (B)not be found with (F#)in the fires be (E)low, but in mak ing do and (B)mud dling through when you’ve (F#)no where else to (G#m)go.

But then I re (E)mem

ber

you

and the (E)way you shine like (G#m)truth in all you (F#sus4)do.

And if you re (E)mem

bered

me

you could (E)save me from the (G#m)way I tend to (F#sus4)be.

The way I tend to (B)be.

Some (E)days I wake up (B)dazed my dear and (F#)don’t know where I am.

I’ve been run ning now so (B)long I’m scared for (F#)got ten how (G#m)stand.

And I (E)stand a lone in (B)air port bars and (F#)gath er thoughts to (E)think that if all I had was (B)one long road it could (F#)drive a man (G#m)drink.

(E)mem

ber

you

and the (E)way you shine like (G#m)truth in all you (F#sus4)do.

And if you re (E)mem

bered

me

you could (E)save me from the (G#m)way I tend to (F#sus4)be.

The way I tend to (B)be.

Some (F#sus4)be

’cause I’ve said “I love you” so man y times that the words kind a die (F#)in my mouth.

And I’ve (C#m)meant it each (B)time with each (E)beau ti ful wom (F#)an but some how it (F#)nev er works (B)out.

But you stood a part in my cal loused heart and you taught me and here’s what I learned.

That love is a bout all the chan ges you make and not just three small (B)words.

And then I (E)catch

(B)my

self

catch ing your (G#m)scent on some one (F#sus4)else

in a (E)crowd

(B)ed

space.

And it (E)takes me some where (G#m)I can not quite place.

And then I re (B)be.

The way I tend to be.

The way I tend to be.

The Way I Tend To Be — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Way I Tend To Be" by Frank Turner: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 84 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 “The Way I Tend To Be”

Can I sing "The Way I Tend To Be" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Way I Tend To Be" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Way I Tend To Be" by Frank Turner in?
The backing track is in B at 84 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 "The Way I Tend To Be" 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 "The Way I Tend To Be"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Way I Tend To Be", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Way I Tend To Be" 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 "The Way I Tend To Be"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Way I Tend To Be"?
"The Way I Tend To Be" was originally performed by Frank Turner. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Frank Turner are available?
Other accompaniments by Frank Turner: "I Still Believe". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Way I Tend To Be" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Way I Tend To Be" by Frank Turner. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Way I Tend To Be" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Way I Tend To Be" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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