The Way We Were

by Barbra Streisand
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Lyrics

(C)Mem

(Em7)’ries

light the cor ners of my (Am)mind.

Mist y (Em)wa ter (E)col or (Am)mem

’ries

of the (G)way

we (Cmaj7)were.

Scat tered (C)pic

(Em7)tures

of the smiles we left be (Am)hind,

smiles we (Em)gave to (E)one an (Am)oth

er

for the (G)way

we (Cmaj7)were.

Scat tered (Cmaj7)were.

(F)Can it be that it was all so (Dm)sim ple then,

(Em)or has time re (Em(maj7))writ ten ev ’ry (Em7)line?

(Dm(maj7))If we had the chance to do it (Dm7)all a gain,

(G7)tell me (Cmaj7)would we?

(G7)Could we?

(C)Mem

(Em7)’ries

may be beau ti ful, and (Am)yet,

what’s too (Em)pain ful (E)to re (Am)mem

ber

we sim ply (E)choose to for (Am)get.

So it’s the (Em)laugh ter

we will

re (Em)mem ber,

when ev er we re (Em)mem ber

the (G7sus)way

we (Cmaj7)were;

the (G7sus)way we (Cmaj7)were.

The Way We Were — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Way We Were" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.

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About “The Way We Were”

Can I play "The Way We Were" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Way We Were" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Way We Were" by Barbra Streisand played in?
The Way We Were is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Way We Were"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Way We Were" 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 We Were"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Way We Were"?
"The Way We Were" was originally performed by Barbra Streisand. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Barbra Streisand can I play here?
Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Way We Were"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Way We Were" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Way We Were"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Way We Were" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.