The Way I Tend To Be

by Frank Turner
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Lyrics

Some (E)morn ings I pray for (B)eve ning, for the (F#)day to be done.

And some sum mer days I (B)hide a way and (F#)wait for rain to (G#m)come.

’Cause it (E)turns out hell will (B)not be found with (F#)in the fires be (E)low, but in mak ing do and (B)mud dling through when you’ve (F#)no where else to (G#m)go.

But then I re (E)mem

ber

you

and the (E)way you shine like (G#m)truth in all you (F#sus4)do.

And if you re (E)mem

bered

me

you could (E)save me from the (G#m)way I tend to (F#sus4)be.

The way I tend to (B)be.

Some (E)days I wake up (B)dazed my dear and (F#)don’t know where I am.

I’ve been run ning now so (B)long I’m scared for (F#)got ten how (G#m)stand.

And I (E)stand a lone in (B)air port bars and (F#)gath er thoughts to (E)think that if all I had was (B)one long road it could (F#)drive a man (G#m)drink.

(E)mem

ber

you

and the (E)way you shine like (G#m)truth in all you (F#sus4)do.

And if you re (E)mem

bered

me

you could (E)save me from the (G#m)way I tend to (F#sus4)be.

The way I tend to (B)be.

Some (F#sus4)be

’cause I’ve said “I love you” so man y times that the words kind a die (F#)in my mouth.

And I’ve (C#m)meant it each (B)time with each (E)beau ti ful wom (F#)an but some how it (F#)nev er works (B)out.

But you stood a part in my cal loused heart and you taught me and here’s what I learned.

That love is a bout all the chan ges you make and not just three small (B)words.

And then I (E)catch

(B)my

self

catch ing your (G#m)scent on some one (F#sus4)else

in a (E)crowd

(B)ed

space.

And it (E)takes me some where (G#m)I can not quite place.

And then I re (B)be.

The way I tend to be.

The way I tend to be.

The Way I Tend To Be — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Way I Tend To Be" by Frank Turner. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of B, 84 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Way I Tend To Be”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Way I Tend To Be" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "The Way I Tend To Be".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Way I Tend To Be" by Frank Turner in?
The backing track is in B at 84 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Way I Tend To Be" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Way I Tend To Be"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Way I Tend To Be", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Way I Tend To Be" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Way I Tend To Be"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Way I Tend To Be"?
"The Way I Tend To Be" was originally performed by Frank Turner. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Frank Turner are available?
Other accompaniments by Frank Turner: "I Still Believe". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "The Way I Tend To Be" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "The Way I Tend To Be" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in B, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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