How You Gonna Act Like That

by Tyrese
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Lyrics

It seems like (Am7)just the oth er day that we hooked (Em7)up.

I was (D)driv in’, you was (Em)walk in’ and I (C)swooped you up.

From that (Am7)mo ment on I knew you were the (Em9)one, yeah.

I was (D)sin gle, you was (Em)lone ly and we (C)fell in love.

(Em7)We would (Am7)sit and talk for hours a bout (Em9)an y thing.

Ba by, (D)you hang up, no, (Em)you hang up.

On (C)three, hang up.

I bought you (Am7)a pa pag er and I gave you (Em7)an y thing.

Said you’d (D)al ways be my (Em)ba by then you (C)bounced.

(Bm7)How you (Em7)gon na (Am7)up and leave me (Em9)now?

How you gon na (D)act

(Em)like (C)that?

How you gon na (Am7)change it up?

We just fin ished (Em9)mak in’ up.

How you gon na (D)act

(Em)like

(C)that?

(Bm7)How you (Em7)gon na (Am7)act like we don’t be (Em9)mak in’ love?

You know we be (D)tear in’ it up, (Em7)break in’ stuff, that (C)ghet to love.

How you gon na (Am7)trip and how could you for (Em9)get?

How you gon na (D)act

(Em)like

(C)that?

Girl I nev er thought that lov in’ you would (Em9)hurt.

I did (D)ev ry thing a (Em)good man would to (C)make it work.

Girl you (Am7)should a told me you had sec ond (Em9)thoughts.

Like be (D)fore I put the (Em)down on the (C)house we bought.

(Em7)Now I’m (Am7)think in’ you and me was a mis (Em9)take,

but then it (D)hits me and I’m (Em)miss in’ all the (C)love we made.

Girl I (Am7)know that we’ve been go in’ through some (Em9)things,

yeah.

But the (D)sun is some where (Em)shin in’ ev en (C)when it rains, oh.

(Am7)I’ll be the one you kick it to.

(Em9)I’ll be the one that miss es you.

(D)I’ll be the one to ease (Em7)your pain.

(C)I’ll be the one you want a gain.

(Am7)You’ll be the one I can’t for get.

(Em7)You’ll be the one that’s heav en sent.

(D)You’ll be the one I can’t (Em7)de ny.

(Em7)You’ll be the one that makes me cry.

na (C)that, ooh.

You know I’m will in’ to do an y thing

just to (Em7)keep you in my (C)heart.

I messed a round and gave up ev ’ry thing.

I (Em7)thought we’d nev er (C)part.

(G)I was a (F#)play er and I made the choice to give my heart to (B)you.

And I got ta keep it that way.

(Em7)How you gon na (Am7)up and leave me (Em7)now?

How you gon na (D)act (Em7)like

(C)that?

How you gon na (Am7)change it up?

We just fin ished (Em7)mak in’ up.

How you gon na (D)act (Em7)like

(C)that?

How you (Em7)gon na (Am7)act like we don’t be (Em9)mak in’ love?

You know we be (D)tear in’ it up, (Em7)break in’ stuff, that (C)ghet to love.

How you gon na (Am7)trip and how can you for (Em9)get?

How you gon na (D)act (Em7)like

(C)that?

Keep in’ love ghet to.

All

I want you is na you.

like

that?) Keep in’ love ghet to.

All

I (How you gon na act like

that?) Keep in’ love ghet to.

All

I need know is be you.

in’ it up, break in’ stuff, that ghet to love.) Keep in’ love ghet to.

All

I need you is na act like

All I need is you you babe.

na (Am7)up and leave me (Em9)how?

How you gon na (D)act (Em)like (C)that?

How you gon na (Am7)change it up?

We just fin ished (Em9)mak in’ up.

How you gon na (D)act (Em)like (C)that?

How you (Em7)gon na (Am7)act like we don’t be (Em9)mak in’ love.

You know we be (D)tear in’ it up, (Em)break in’ stuff, that (C)ghet to love.

How you gon na (Am7)trip and how could you for (Em9)get?

How you gon na (D)act (Em)like (C)that?

How you gon na (Em7)act?

How You Gonna Act Like That — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "How You Gonna Act Like That" by Tyrese: 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 G, 100 BPM.

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

About “How You Gonna Act Like That”

What key is "How You Gonna Act Like That" by Tyrese played in?
How You Gonna Act Like That is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How You Gonna Act Like That"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How You Gonna Act Like That" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "How You Gonna Act Like That"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How You Gonna Act Like That"?
"How You Gonna Act Like That" was originally performed by Tyrese. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How You Gonna Act Like That"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, +4 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "How You Gonna Act Like That" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How You Gonna Act Like That" by Tyrese. 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 "How You Gonna Act Like That" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "How You Gonna Act Like That" 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.