The Way I Am

by Ingrid Michaelson
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The Way I Am

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Ingrid Michaelson92 BPM
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Lyrics

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 the way 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 the way 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 love than you I more.) 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 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 Bb 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.

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