Not In That Way

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Not In That Way" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 68 BPM.

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

About “Not In That Way

Why does "Not In That Way" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Not In That Way".
What key is "Not In That Way" by Sam Smith played in?
Not In That Way is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not In That Way"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Not In 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 "Not In That Way"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Not In That Way"?
"Not In That Way" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Not In That Way"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#m, F#sus4, G.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Not In That Way"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Not In That Way".
Can I see all the notes in "Not In That Way"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 68 BPM.

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