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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Want It That Way" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Want It That Way" with hands-separate practice in A at 98 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Want It That Way"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Want It That Way" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Want It That Way"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Want It That Way" is in the key of A at 98 BPM.