The Way That I Love You

by Ashanti
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Way That I Love You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 77 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Way That I Love You

Why does "The Way That I Love You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Way That I Love You".
What key is "The Way That I Love You" by Ashanti played in?
The Way That I Love You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Way That I Love You"?
The arrangement plays at 77 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Way That I Love You" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Way That I Love You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Way That I Love You"?
"The Way That I Love You" was originally performed by Ashanti. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Way That I Love You"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, B7, Cmaj7, D, D7, E7, Em, Em7, +2 more.
What other songs by Ashanti can I play here?
Try "FOOLISH", "BABY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Way That I Love You"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Way That I Love You".
Can I see all the notes in "The Way That I Love You"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 77 BPM.

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