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You are
my (D)fi (A)re, the one
de (D)si (A)re.
Be lieve
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
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...
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.
I Want It That Way — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys: 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 A, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with an oompah bass pattern in your left hand — that steady root-chord, root-chord pulse at 100 BPM gives the ballad its gentle drive, so keep it relaxed and even before you add anything on top.
Your biggest challenge will be the eleven chords, especially moving between C♯sus4 and C♯, and Esus4 to E — those sus4 resolves need to feel smooth, so isolate them and drill the finger swap slowly until it's automatic.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, locking in the left-hand bass until it feels almost boring, then layering in the right-hand melody.
Watch the F♯m to G♯m transition; that whole-step shift up can catch you off guard mid-phrase.
Once it clicks, loop the chorus a few times at around 70 BPM and gradually bring it up to tempo.
This is the song that'll really solidify your sus4 resolutions and make them feel like second nature.
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About “I Want It That Way”
- What key is "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys played in?
- I Want It That Way is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Want It That Way"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Want It That Way" 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 "I Want It That Way"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Want It That Way"?
- "I Want It That Way" was originally performed by Backstreet Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Want It That Way"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, Bm, C#, C#sus4, D, E, Esus4, +3 more.
- What other songs by Backstreet Boys can I play here?
- Try "NEVER GONE", "INCOMPLETE", "AS LONG AS YOU LOVE ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Want It That Way" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys. 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 "I Want It That Way" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "I Want It That 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.