Don't Be That Way
View chords used in this chart
E7/9 - A6 E7 Bm5-/7 A6
Don't cry
F#m D9 Cdim A D9 Cdim A
Oh honey please don't be that way
E7/9 - A6 E7 Bm5-/7 A6
Clouds in the sky
F#m D9 E7 A D9 A
Should never make you feel that way
E7/9 - A6 E7 Bm5-/7 A6
The rain
F#m D9 Cdim A D9 Cdim A
Will bring the violets of May
E7/9- E7 A6 E7 Bm5-/7 A6
Tears are in vain,
F#m D9 E7 A D9 A
So honey please don't be that way
Bridge
A7 G#7 Cdim G#7 C#7 Gdim G7
As long as we see it through
F#7 Gdim F#7 C#m5-/7 B7 Fdim E7
You'll have me and I'll have you
E7/9 - A6 E7 Bm5-/7 A6
Sweet - heart
F#m D9 Cdim A D9 Cdim A
Tomorrow is another day
E7/9- E7 A6 E7 Bm5-/7 A6
Don't break my heart
F#m D9 E7 A D9 A
Oh honey, please don't be that way
How to play Don't Be That Way
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.