The Way

by Fastball
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Lyrics

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.

Their

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

The Way — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Way" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "The Way" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Way" is in F#.
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.
Does "The Way" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Way" is in the key of F# at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "The Way"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F#, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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