And I (F)hate
to say I (Dm)love you,
when it’s (F)so
hard for (Dm)me.
And I (F)hate er
to say
I want you,
when you (F)make it so clear
you don’t want (Dm)me.
I’d nev er (Dm)ask you, ’cause deep down I’m (C)cer tain I know what you’d (F)say.
You’d say I’m sor ry, be lieve me, I (C)love you but not
(F)way.
And I’d (F)hate
to say I (Dm)need you,
I’m so re (F)li ant.
I’m so de (Am)pen dent.
I’m such a (Dm)fool.
When you’re
not there,
I (F)find my self sing ing the (Bb)blues.
Can’t bear,
can’t face the (C)truth.
You
will (Dm)way.
You’d say I’m (Bb)sor ry, be lieve me, I (C)love you but not in that (F)way.
Not In That Way by Sam Smith
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Not In That Way”
- What key is "Not In That Way" in?
- "Not In That Way" by Sam Smith is in the key of Bb 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.
- 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.
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