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If you were fall ing,
then I would (C)catch you.
You need a light,
I’d find a match.
’Cause (Bb)I (I
(C)love love the way you say good morn ing,
and (Bb)you
(Bbm)take me the (C)way I (F)am.
If you are chill y,
here, take my (C)sweat er.
Your head is ach ing,
I’ll make it (C)bet ter.
’Cause (Bb)I (I
(C)love love the way you call me “ba by,”
and (Bb6)you
(Bbm)take me the way I (F)am.
I’d buy you Ro gaine
when you start (C)los ing all your hair.
Sew on patch es
to all you tear.
’Cause (Bb)I (I
(C)love you more than you I could ev er prom ise,
and (Bb6)you
(Bbm)take me the way I
am.
(Am)Mm.
(Bb6)You
(Bbm)take me the way I
am.
(G7)Mm.
(Bbmaj7)You
(Db7)take me the (C)way I (F)am.
The Way I Am — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson: 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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Way I Am”
- What key is "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
- The Way I Am 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 I Am"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Way I Am" 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 I Am"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Way I Am"?
- "The Way I Am" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Way I Am"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbm, Bbmaj7, C, Db7, Dm, +3 more.
- What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
- Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Way I Am" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson. 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 Way I Am" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Way I Am" 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.