Lyrics
Af ter (Am7)all of this time that we (D)tried, I found (Gmaj7)out we were liv ing a (Cmaj7)lie.
And af ter (F#)all of this love that we (B7#9)made, I know now you don’t love me the (Em7)same,
the (Am7)way that I love, the (D)way that I loved, the (Gmaj7)way that I love, the (Cmaj7)way that I loved, the (F#)way that I love, the (B7#9)way that I loved you.
I woke up kind a (Am7)ear ly to day and some thin’ (D)told me from that mo ment it (Gmaj7)would n’t be the same.
It felt like you were (F#)hid in’ some thin’ but I did (B7sus)n’t push it, I did n’t com plain or say noth in’.
I tried to act like (Am7)I did n’t see, ’cause deep down I knew I did n’t (Gmaj7)wan na be lieve it but (Cmaj7)there it was, it was (F#)you and her.
You left your (B7sus)Side kick on the night stand and I read (Em7)ev ’ry thing you did and (Am7)ev ’ry thing you said and (D)now I’m stand in’ here (Gmaj7)look in’ like, damn.
I thought it was (F#)you and I,
now all I got to say is (Em7)why?
Af ter (Am7)all of this time that we (D)tried, I found (Gmaj7)out we were liv ing a (Cmaj7)lie.
And af ter (F#)all of this love that we (B7#9)made, I know now you don’t love me the (Em7)same,
the (Am7)way that I love, the (D)way that I loved, the (Gmaj7)way that I love, the (Cmaj7)way that I loved, the (F#)way that I love, the (B7#9)way that I loved you.
(Em7)Oh,
(Am7)oh,
(Gmaj7)oh,
(F#)oh,
whoa,
yeah.
I no tice now that (Am7)when I’m a round you be try’n’ to lock the door, whis per (Gmaj7)in’ on the phone.
Now wait a min ute, since we (F#)been in this house you ain’t nev (B7)er did this be fore.
Tell me, what’s this a bout, what’s this a bout?
I tried to sit and (Am7)say to my self this here is too good, he don’t (Gmaj7)want noth in’ else.
But (Cmaj7)there it was, it was (F#)you and her.
You left the (B7)cred it card re ceipt in side the Beam er, babe; (Em7)ev ’ry thing you bought and (Am7)ev ’ry thing you spend in’.
(D)Now I’m stand in’ here (Gmaj7)once a gain.
I thought it was (F#)you and I,
now all I have to say is (Am7)Oh,
(D7)whoa,
(Cmaj7)whoa,
(B7)whoa,
(Em)oh.
(Am7)Whoa,
(D7)whoa,
why’d you have to lie to me?
(Cmaj7)Whoa,
why’d you have to lie to me?
Why’d you have to lie to me, why?
Af ter (Am7)all of this time that we (D)tried, I found (Gmaj7)out we were liv ing a (Cmaj7)lie.
And af ter (F#)all of this love that we (B7#9)made, I know now you don’t love me the (Em7)same,
the (Am7)way that I love, the (D)way that I loved, the (Gmaj7)way that I love, the (Cmaj7)way that I loved, the (F#)way that I love, the (B7#9)way that I loved you.
The Way That I Love You by Ashanti
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 77 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Way That I Love You”
- What key is "The Way That I Love You" in?
- "The Way That I Love You" by Ashanti is in the key of E with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
- Is "The Way That I Love You" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "The Way That I Love You" 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.