You got a smile so bright,
you (C)know you (G)could ’ve (C)been a (G)can (C)dle.
I’m (C)hold ing (G)you (C)so tight, ute,
you (C)know you (G)could ’ve (C)been a (G)han (C)dle.
The (C)way you (G)swept me (C)off my feet,
you (F)know you (C)could ’ve (F)been a (G)broom.
(C)crook.
The (C)way you (G)smell (C)so sweet,
you (C)know you (G)could ’ve (C)been some (G)per (C)fume.
Well, you could ’ve been an y thing that you want ed to and I can (D)tell.
The way you do the things you (G)do.
Ah, (C)ba by.
As pret ty as you are,
you (C)know you (G)could ’ve (C)been a (G)flow (C)er.
If (C)good looks (G)caused (C)a tight, ute,
you (C)know that (G)you could (C)be an (G)hour.
(C)dle.
The (C)way you (G)stole me (C)my my heart,
you (F)know you (C)could ’ve (F)been a (G)cool (C)crook.
And, (C)ba by, (G)you’re (C)so smart,
you (C)know you (G)could ’ve (C)been a (G)school (C)book.
Well, you could ’ve been an y thing that you want ed to and I can (D)tell.
The way you do the things you (G)do.
Ah, (C)ba by.
As pret ty as you by.
(G)Yes!
The Way You Do The Things You Do by The Temptations
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Way You Do The Things You Do”
- What key is "The Way You Do The Things You Do" in?
- "The Way You Do The Things You Do" by The Temptations is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Way You Do The Things You Do" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Way You Do The Things You Do" 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.
- What chords are used in "The Way You Do The Things You Do"?
- This arrangement of "The Way You Do The Things You Do" uses 4 chords: C, D, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Way You Do The Things You Do" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
- Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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