The Way You Do The Things You Do

by The Temptations
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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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Way You Do The Things You Do" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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Can I play "The Way You Do The Things You Do" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 You Do The Things You Do" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Way You Do The Things You Do" by The Temptations played in?
The Way You Do The Things You Do is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Way You Do The Things You Do"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Way You Do The Things You Do" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Way You Do The Things You Do"?
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Who composed "The Way You Do The Things You Do"?
"The Way You Do The Things You Do" was originally performed by The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Way You Do The Things You Do"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, F, G. Only a handful of chords β€” beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Way You Do The Things You Do"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "The Way You Do The Things You Do" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Way You Do The Things You Do"?
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 You Do The Things You Do" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.