The Other Side Of Me

by Michael W. Smith
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Lyrics

(E)If they were to write a bout the (G#m)sto ry of my life,

and (C#m)they would have to men tion you would with (G#7)ev ’ry page they’d write.

There’s an (F#m7)oth er side to ev ’ry sto ry told.

If (C#m7)If I were the o i cean,

you’d (A)you would be the shore.

And (B)one with out the oth er one would be (A)need ing some thing more.

and lone We are the shad ow and the light.

Al ways (A)love

(E)me,

nev (B)er (C#m)leave

me now.

(E)Now you are the (A)oth er side of me.

Al ways (A)love

(E)me,

nev (B)er (C#m)leave

me now.

(E)Now you are the (A)oth er side of (E)me.

(E)I have known the emp ti ness of (G#m)feel ing out of touch,

and (C#m)liv ing life with out you here would be (G#7)liv ing half as much.

There’s ’Cause (F#m7)I’ve a need that on ly you can fill.

If (C#m7)love was math e mat i cal,

you’d (A)un der stand the sum

And (B)to the heart’s e qua tion, one would where (A)one and one makes one,

and lone ly e quals me ow mi nus you.

Al ways (A)love

(E)me,

nev (B)er (C#m)leave

me now.

(E)Now you are the (A)oth er side of me.

Al ways (A)love

(E)me,

nev (B)er (C#m)leave

me now.

(E)Now you are the (A)oth er side of (E)me.

The oth er side of me.

The Other Side Of Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Other Side Of Me" by Michael W. Smith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 67 BPM.

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

About “The Other Side Of Me”

What key is "The Other Side Of Me" by Michael W. Smith played in?
The Other Side Of Me is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Other Side Of Me"?
The arrangement plays at 67 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Other Side Of Me" 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 "The Other Side Of Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Other Side Of Me"?
"The Other Side Of Me" was originally performed by Michael W. Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Other Side Of Me"?
This arrangement uses 22 chords: A, Ab, B, B7, Bbmin, Bm, C#, C#m, +14 more.
What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?
Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Other Side Of Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Other Side Of Me" by Michael W. Smith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Other Side Of Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Other Side Of Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.