Like The Way I Do

by Melissa Etheridge
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Lyrics

Is it so (Bb)hard

to sat is fy your (C)sens es.

You found out to (Bb)love me

you have to climb some ad (C)fenc es.

Scratch ing and (Bb)crawl

ing

a long the floor to (C)touch you,

and would just when it (Bb)feels

right kill and die you say you found some one to (A7)hold

you.

Does

she like

β€œI do”?

Ba by, tell me does she (Dm)love you like the way I love you?

Does she stim u (Bb)late you, at tract and cap ti vate you?

Tell me, does she (C)miss you, ex ist ing just to kiss you, like the way I (Dm)do?

Tell me, does she want you, in fat u ate and haunt you?

Does she know just (C)how to (Bb)shock you, e lec tri fy and rock you?

Does she in (C)ject you, se duce you and af fect you

like the way I (Dm)do,

like the way I do?

Can I sur (Bb)vive

to all the im pli (C)ca tions?

E ven if I (Bb)tried, me

could you be less an ad (C)dic tion?

Don’t you think (Bb)I know

a there’s so man y (C)oth ers

who would beg, steal and (Bb)lie, fight, kill and die you say you found some just to (A7)hold you,

hold you

like I

do?

Ba by, tell me does she (Dm)love you like the way I love you?

Does she stim u (Bb)late you, at tract and cap ti vate you?

Tell me, does she (C)miss you, ex ist ing just to kiss you, like the way I (Dm)do?

Tell me, does she want you, in fat u ate and haunt you?

Does she know just (C)how to (Bb)shock you, e lec tri fy and rock you?

Does she in (C)ject you, se duce you and af fect you like the way I (Dm)do,

like the way I do?

Can I sur (Dm)do?

Oh, no bod y (Bb)loves you

like the way (Dm)I do.

No (Bb)bod y wants you

like the way I do.

No bod y (Bb)needs you

like the way (Dm)I do.

No bod y aches,

no bod y aches just to (Bb)hold you

like the way I (A7)do, no,

no, no.

Tell me, does she (Dm)do,

no, like the way I do?

do?

Like The Way I Do β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Like The Way I Do" by Melissa Etheridge: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About β€œLike The Way I Do”

What key is "Like The Way I Do" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
Like The Way I Do is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Like The Way I Do"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Like The Way I Do" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Like The Way I Do"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Like The Way I Do"?
"Like The Way I Do" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Like The Way I Do"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm. Only a handful of chords β€” beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Like The Way I Do" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Like The Way I Do" by Melissa Etheridge. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Like The Way I Do" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Like The Way I Do" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.