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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Not In That Way" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 68 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 “Not In That Way”
- Can I play "Not In That Way" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Not In That Way" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Not In That Way"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Not In That Way" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Not In That Way"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Not In That Way" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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