Something That I

by Backstreet Boys
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Lyrics

(D)Here we are, and sev en days and sev en nights of emp ty tries.

It’s (D)rit u al, ha bit u al, but it’s nev er gon na work this time.

We’re (G)to the point of no re turn, and a long the way, the on ly thing we’ve learned

is (Bb)how to hurt each oth er.

I’m

(D)I don’t wan na wait an oth er min ute.

(F)Put me out of my mis er y.

(D)I can read your mind, ba by; you’re not in it, and (F)we’re not what we used to be.

No, you would n’t have to lie to me if you would (D)on ly let me go.

And (D)I don’t wan na wait an oth er min ute to hear

some thing that I al read y know,

I know, I know, I know.

Some thing that I al read y know,

I know, I know, I know.

So, (D)save your voice; don’t waste your breath.

Can’t you see we’re at the end, and (D)this good bye is per ma nent?

So wish me well, try to for get.

And (G)all the fights and all the ways we al most made it, but we nev er did,

and it’s (Bb)fi n’lly come to this.

some thing that I al read y know.

We can not hide

what we’ve be come.

So sick and tired of be ing numb.

It’s done,

It’s done.

It’s done.

(E)I don’t wan na wait an oth er min ute.

(G)Put me out of my mis er y.

(E)I can read your mind, ba by; you’re not in it, and (G)we’re not what we used to be.

No, you would n’t have to lie to me if you would (E)on ly let me go.

(E)I don’t wan na wait an oth er min ute to hear

some thing that I al read y know,

I know, I know, I know.

Some thing that I al read y know, ’cause I know, I know, I know.

Some thing that I al read y know, ’cause I know, I know, I know.

I know,

’cause I know.

Something That I — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Something That I" 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 G, 78 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Something That I”

Why does "Something That I" 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 "Something That I".
What key is "Something That I" by Backstreet Boys played in?
Something That I is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Something That I"?
The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Something That I" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Something That I"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Something That I"?
"Something That I" was originally performed by Backstreet Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Backstreet Boys can I play here?
Try "NEVER GONE", "I WANT IT THAT WAY", "INCOMPLETE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Something That I"?
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 "Something That I".
Can I see all the notes in "Something That I"?
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 G at 78 BPM.