Not In That Way

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

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 — 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 F, 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 F 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 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.