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 — Simple Sheet Music

"The Way I Am" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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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 G 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 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Way I Am" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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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