The Way

by Fastball
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They made up their minds

and they start ed (Bm)pack ing.

They (C#)left be fore the sun came up that day,

an (F#7)ex it to e ter nal sum mer slack ing.

But (F#m)where were they go ing with (C#7)out ev er know ing the (F#m)way?

They drank up the wine

and they got to (Bm)talk ing.

They (C#7)now had more im por tant things to say.

And (F#7)when the car broke down they start ed walk ing.

but (F#m)Where were they go ing with (C#7)out ev er know ing the (F#m)way?

An y one could see the (A)road that they walk on is paved in gold.

(F#m)It’s al ways sum mer, they’ll nev er get cold.

They’ll (D)nev er get hun gry.

They’ll (A)nev er get old and grey.

(E)You can (E6)see their (A)shad ows wan der ing off some where.

They (F#m)won’t make it home, but they real ly don’t care.

They (D)want ed the high way.

They’re (A)hap pi er there to day,

(E6)to day.

Their chil dren woke up

and they could n’t (Bm)find them.

They (C#7)left be fore the sun came up that day.

They (F#7)just drove off and left it all be hind ’em,

but (F#m)where were they go ing with (C#7)out ev er know ing the (F#m)way?

An y one could see the (A)road that they walk on is paved in gold.

(F#m)It’s al ways sum mer, they’ll nev er get cold.

They’ll (D)nev er get hun gry.

They’ll (A)nev er get old and grey.

(E)You can (E6)see their (A)shad ows wan der ing off some where.

They (F#m)won’t make it home, but they real ly don’t care.

They (D)want ed the high way.

They’re (A)hap pi er there to day,

(E6)to day.

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(CN.C.)An y one could see the

The Way — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Way" 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 F#, 100 BPM.

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

About “The Way

Why does "The Way" 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 "The Way".
What key is "The Way" by Fastball played in?
The 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 "The Way"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Way" 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 Way"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Way"?
"The Way" was originally performed by Fastball. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Way"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Bm, C, C#, C#7, D, E, E6, +2 more.
Is this real sheet music for "The Way"?
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 "The Way".
Can I see all the notes in "The Way"?
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 F# at 100 BPM.

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