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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"By The Way" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
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About “By The Way”
- Where are the chord symbols for "By The Way" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "By The Way" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "By The Way" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "By The Way" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "By The Way"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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