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(A)Mem
(C#m7)’ries
light the cor ners of my (F#m)mind.
Mist y (C#m7)wa ter (C#7)col or (F#m)mem
(F#m)’ries
of the (E7sus)way
(E7)we (Amaj7)were.
Scat tered (A)pic
(C#m7)tures
of the smiles we left be (F#m)hind,
smiles we (C#m7)gave to (C#7)one an (F#m)oth
(F#m)er
for the (E7sus)way
(E7)we (Amaj7)were.
Scat tered (Amaj7)were.
(Dmaj7)Can it be that it was all (C#m7)so (Bm7)sim ple then,
(C#m7)or has time re writ ten ev ’ry (F#7sus)line?
(Bm7)If we had the (Bm7)chance to do it (E7sus)all a gain,
(E7)tell me (Amaj7)would we?
(D)Could we?
we sim ply (C#7sus)choose to (C#7)for (F#m7)get.
So it’s the (C#m7)laugh
ter
we will
re (C#m7)mem
ber,
when ev er we re (C#m7)mem
(F#m7)ber
the (Bm7)way
we (Amaj7)were;
the way we
(Amaj7)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 A, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 A 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 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Way We Were" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "The Way We Were"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, Bm7, C#7, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, +4 more.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.