By The Way
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C F
You mean to say
Em Am F
After all the years of lovin'
Em Am G
After all the tears are far away
C F
You could throw away
Em Am F
All the dreams we build together
Em Am G
Can't believe you mean the things you say
C Dm
I remember you in a loving way
F G
In your eyes, in your face
C Dm
And I think about a man with a lot to say
F G G Bm
In my mind, in my place
A Am
By the way, by the way
G Bm
What can I do to make you stay?
A Am
By the way, by the way
G
What can I do to make you stay?
C F
Now I find myself
Em Am F
Begging for the very first time
Em Am G
On my knees I crawl to you today
C Dm
I remember you in a loving way
F G
In your eyes, in your face
C Dm
And I think about a man with a lot to say
F G Bm
In my mind, in my place
A Am
By the way, by the way
G Bm
What can I do to make you stay?
A Am
By the way, by the way
G
What can I do to make you stay?
How to play By The Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.