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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Way You Do The Things You Do" by The Temptations: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Way You Do The Things You Do”
- 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 — 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"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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 — 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Way You Do The Things You Do" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Way You Do The Things You Do" by The Temptations. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Way You Do The Things You Do" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Way You Do The Things You Do" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.