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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "The Way That I Love You" by Ashanti in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "The Way That I Love You"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "The Way That I Love You" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 77 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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