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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Want It That Way" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "I Want It That Way" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Want It That Way" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Want It That Way"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Want It That Way" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Want It That Way"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Want It That Way" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.