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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Not In That Way" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Not In That Way"?
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 "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 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 "Not In That Way". Key of B, 68 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.

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