Learn "BY THE WAY" by Red Hot Chili Peppers on Piano

Master "BY THE WAY" by Red Hot Chili Peppers with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

(F5)Stand ing in line to see the (C)show to night and there’s a (A5)light on, heav y glow. (F5)By the way I (C5)tried to say I’d be there wait ing for (F5)Dan i the girl that’s sing ing (C)songs to me be neath the (A5)mar quee, o ver load. Steak knife. Card shark. Con job. Boot cut. (Dm)Skin that flick, she’s such a lit tle B. J. Get there quick by street but not by free way. Turn that trick to make a lit tle lee way. Beat that meat but not the way that we play. Dog town. Blood bath. Rib cage. Soft tail. (F5)Stand ing in line to see (C)the show to night and there’s a (Dm)light on, heav y glow. (F)By the way I tried to say I’d be there wait (Bb)ing for. (F5)Stand ing in line to see the (C)show to night and there’s a (A5)light on, heav y glow. (F5)By the way I (C5)tried to say I’d be there wait ing for (F5)Dan i the girl that’s sing ing (C5)songs to me be neath the (A5)mar quee, o ver sold. (F5)By the way I (C)tried to say I’d be there wait ing for. Ooh, aah, kiss ya’ then I miss ya’. Ooh, aah, kiss ya’ then I miss ya’. Ooh, aah, kiss ya’ then I miss ya’. Ooh, aah, kiss ya’ then I miss ya’. Ooh, aah, kiss ya’ then I miss ya’. Ooh, aah, kiss ya’ then I miss ya’. Ooh, aah, kiss ya’ then I miss ya’. Ooh, aah, kiss ya’ then I miss ya’. Ooh, aah. (F5)Stand ing in line to see (C)the show to night and there’s a (Dm)light on, heav y glow. (F)By the way I tried to say I’d be there wait (Bb)ing for. (F)Dan i the girl that’s sing (C)ing songs to me be neath the (Dm)mar quee, o ver sold. (F)By the way I tried to say I know you (Bb)from be fore. (F)Stand ing in line to see (C)the show to night and there’s a (Dm)light on, heav y glow. (F)By the way I tried to say I’d be there wait (Bb)ing for

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
Bb
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "By The Way" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.