Learn "I WANT IT THAT WAY" by Backstreet Boys on Piano

Master "I WANT IT THAT WAY" by Backstreet Boys with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of A 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

You are my (D)fi (A)re, the one de (D)si (A)re. Be lieve (F#m)know when (A)I say that (F#m)I want it (E)that (A)way. But we are (D)two (A)worlds a part. Can’t (D)reach (A)to your heart (F#m)know when (A)you say but (F#m)I want it (E)that (A)way. But we (E)that (A)way. Tell me (D)why. Ain’t noth in’ but a (E)heart (F#m)ache. Tell me (D)why. Ain’t noth in’ but a (E)mis (F#m)take. Tell me (D)why. I nev er wan na (E)hear you (A)say (F#m)I want it (E)that (A)way. Am I (C#sus)that (C#)way. (F#m)Now I can see that we’ve fall en a part from the (D)way that it used to be, yeah. No (F#m)mat ter the dis tance, I (A)want you to know that (D)deep down in side of me (E)you are my (E)fi (F#m)re, the one de (E)si (F#m)re. You are, you are, you are, you (A)are. Don’t wan na hear you (E)say... Ain’t noth in but a (F#)heart (G#m)ache. (E)Ain’t noth in but a (F#)mis (G#m)take. (E)I nev er wan na (F#)hear you (B)say I want it (F#)that (B)way. Tell me (E)why. Ain’t noth in’ but a (F#)heart (G#m)ache. Tell me (E)why. Ain’t noth in’ but a (F#)mis (G#m)take. Tell me (E)why. I nev er wan na (F#)hear you (B)say (G#m)I want it (F#)that (B)way. Tell me (E)why. Ain’t noth in’ but a (F#)heart (G#m)ache. Tell me (E)why. Ain’t noth in’ but a (F#)mis (G#m)take. Tell me (E)why. I nev er wan na (F#)hear you (B)say (G#m)I want it (F#)that (B)way. Tell me (F#)that (B)way. ’Cause (G#m)I want it (F#)that (B)way.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "I Want It That 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.