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You (Am)are
my (C)fire, worlds the (Am)one
de (C)sire.
to Be (Am)lieve
know when (C)I say that (Am)I want it (G7)that (C)way.
But (Am)we
are (C)two worlds a (Am)part.
Can’t (C)reach to your (Am)heart
know when (C)you say but (Am)I want it (G7)that (C)way.
But (G7)that (C)way.
Tell me (F)why.
Ain’t noth in’ but a (Am)heart ache.
Tell me (F)why.
Ain’t noth in’ but a (Am)mis take.
Tell me (F)why.
I nev er wan na (G)hear you (C)say
(Am)I want it (G7)that (C)way.
Am (Esus)that (E)way.
(Am)Now I can see that we’ve fall en a part
from the (F)way that it used to (Dm)be, yeah.
No (Am)mat ter the dis tance, I (C)want you to know
that (F)deep down in side of (G)me
you (F)are
my (Am)fire,
the (F)one
de (Am)sire.
You are, you are, you (G)are, you (C)are.
Don’t wan na hear you (G)say...
noth in’ but a (Bm)heart ache.
(G)Ain’t noth in’ but a (Bm)mis take.
(G)I nev er wan na hear, (D)hear you say
I
want it (A)that (D)way.
Tell me (G)why.
Ain’t noth in’ but a (Bm)heart
ache.
Tell me (G)why.
Ain’t noth in’ but a (Bm)mis take.
Tell me (G)why.
I nev er wan na (A)hear you (D)say
(Bm)I want it (A)that (D)way.
Tell me (G)why.
Ain’t noth in’ but a (Bm)heart
ache.
Tell me (G)why.
Ain’t noth in’ but a (Bm)mis take.
Tell me (G)why.
I nev er wan na (A)hear you (D)say
(Bm)I want it (A)that (D)way.
Tell me (A)that (D)way.
’Cause (Bm)I want it (A)that (D)way.
I Want It That Way — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"I Want It That Way" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 98 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Want It That Way”
- Why does "I Want It That Way" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Want It That 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 "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 other songs by Backstreet Boys can I play here?
- Try "NEVER GONE", "I WANT IT THAT WAY", "INCOMPLETE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "I Want It That Way"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Want It That Way".
- Can I see all the notes in "I Want It That Way"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 98 BPM.