Not In That Way
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Intro: D F#m Bm G
D F#m Bm G
And I hate to say I love you
D F#m Bm G
When it's so hard for me
D F#m Bm G
And I hate to say I want you
D F#m
When you make it so clear
Bm G
You don't want me
Bm
I'd never ask you cause deep down
A D G
I'm certain I know what you'd say
Bm
You'd say I'm sorry believe me
A D A
I love you but not in that way
D F#m Bm G
And I hate to say I need you
D
I'm so reliant
F#m
I'm so dependent
Bm G
I'm such a fool
G Bm A
When you're not there
G
I find myself singing the blues
Bm
Can't bear
A (Stop)
Can't face the truth
D F#m Bm G
You will never know that feeling
D F#m Bm G
You will never see through these eyes
Bm
I'd never ask you
A D G
Cause deep down I'm certain I know what you'd say
Bm
You'd say I'm sorry
Believe me
A
I love you
Bm F#m
But not in that way
G
You'd say I'm sorry
Believe me
A
I love you
D
But not in that way
How to play Not In 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 D. 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.