The Way I Am

by Ingrid Michaelson
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The Way I Am

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Ingrid Michaelson120 BPM
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Lyrics

If you were (C)fall ing,

then I would (D)catch you.

You need a (C)light,

I’d find a match.

’Cause (C)I

(D)love

the (G)way you say good (Em)morn ing,

and (C)you

(Cm)take me the way I (G)am.

If you are (C)chill y,

here, take my (D)sweat er.

Your head is (C)ach ing.

I’ll make it (D)bet ter.

’Cause (C)I

(D)love

the (G)way you call me (Em)“ba by,”

and (C)you

(Cm)take me the way I (G)am.

I’d buy you (C)Ro gaine

when you start (D)los ing all your (G)hair.

Sew on patch es

to all you (D)tear.

’Cause (C)I

(D)love you more than (G)I could ev er (Em)prom ise,

and (C)you

(Cm)take me the way I (Em)am.

(Bm)Mm.

(C)You

(Cm)take me the way I (Em)am.

(A)Mm.

(C)You

(Cm)take me the way I (G)am.

The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Way I Am”

What key is "The Way I Am" in?
"The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Way I Am" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Way I Am" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Way I Am" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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