Just The Way You Are

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Don’t go (Am)chang ing

to try and (C7)please me.

You nev er (Fm)let me down be (C)fore.

(Gm7)Mm,

mm.

You Don’t i (Fm)mag ine

you’re too fa (Am)mil iar

and I don’t (D7)see you an y (G7sus)more.

(C)I would not (Am)leave you

in times of (C7)trou ble.

We nev er (Fm)could have come this (C)far.

(Gm7)Mm, (C7)mm.

I took the (Fm)good times,

I’ll take the (Am7)bad times.

I’ll take you (G7)just the way you (C)are.

Don’t go (Am)try ing

and some new (C7)fash ion.

Don’t change the (Fm)col or of your (C)hair.

(Gm7)Mm,

mm.

I al ways (Fm)have my

un spo ken (Am)pas sion

al though I (D7)might not seem to (G7sus)care.

(C)I don’t want (Am)clev er

in con ver (C7)sa tion.

I nev er (Fm)want to work that (C)hard.

(Gm7)Mm, (C7)mm.

I just want (Fm)some one

that I can (Am7)talk to.

I want you (G7)just the way you (C)are.

I need to (G7)know that you will (Em7)al

ways (A7)be

the same old (G7)some one that I (C)knew.

Oh!

What will it (Bb7)take ’til you be (Gm7)lieve

in (C7)me

the way that (Bb7)I be lieve in (G7sus)you?

I

I want you (G7sus)just the way you (Fm7)are.

Just The Way You Are — Simple Sheet Music

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"Just The Way You Are" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 136 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Just The Way You Are”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Just The Way You Are"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Just The Way You Are" by Billy Joel played in?
Just The Way You Are is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just The Way You Are"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just The Way You Are" 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 "Just The Way You Are"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just The Way You Are"?
"Just The Way You Are" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Just The Way You Are". Key of C, 136 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.