And I (D)hate
to say I (Bm)love you,
when it’s (D)so
hard for (Bm)me.
And I (D)hate er
to say
(Bm)I want you,
when you (D)make it so clear
you don’t want (Bm)me.
I’d nev er (Bm)ask you, ’cause deep down I’m (A)cer tain I know what you’d (D)say.
You’d say I’m (D)sor ry, be lieve me, I (A)love you but not in that (D)way.
And I’d (D)hate
to say I (Bm)need you,
I’m so re (D)li ant.
I’m so de (F#m)pen dent.
I’m such a (Bm)fool.
When you’re
not there,
I (D)find my self (A)sing ing the (G)blues.
Can’t bear,
can’t face the (A)truth.
(CN.C.)You
will (A)love you but not in that (D)way.
You’d say I’m (D)sor ry, be lieve me, I (A)love you but not in that (D)way.
Not In That Way by Sam Smith
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Not In That Way" in?
- "Not In That Way" by Sam Smith is in the key of B with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Not In That Way" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Not In That Way" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Not In That Way"?
- This arrangement of "Not In That Way" uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#m, F#sus4, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Not In That Way" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
- Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.