Does "I Want It That 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. "I Want It That Way" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "I Want It That Way"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

I Want It That Way — Piano Lead Sheet

"I Want It That Way" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 100 BPM.

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

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Backstreet Boys

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How to Play "I Want It That Way" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.