Other arrangements of By The Way
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(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
By The Way — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "By The Way" by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “By The Way”
- What key is "By The Way" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
- By The Way is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "By The Way"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "By The Way" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "By The Way"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "By The Way"?
- "By The Way" was originally performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "By The Way"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Apow, Asus4, Bb, C, Cpow, Dm, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
- Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "By The Way" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "By The Way" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. 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 "By The Way" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "By The Way" 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.