The Way I Was
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Intro: Bmaj7 E (2x)
F# G#m7
Making love to a picture frame
E
One more time tonight
F# G#m7
You can tell by the lines in her smile
E
Something is not right
F# G#m7
Where are you hiding?
E
She's on the outside
F# G#m7
I'm on the inside crying
E
Just another crazy boy hungry for your
Bmaj7 E
Hot love, wrap yourself around me like a warm glove
The emptiness leaves me
Bmaj7
And I feel the never need to go back
E
To the way I was, the way I was
Verse 2(Same chord as verse 1)
[Refrão]
E
And I can't make the same mistake
F#
If you lose my love, it was yours to take
E
Break down your door, take a little more
F#
When I need you around
E
And I'm so terrified of leaving, it's a new low
F#
Try and pick me up again but let go
E
See how far I get without you
F#
Desperately need more of your
Outro: Bmaj7 E
How to play The Way I Was
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 Bmaj7. 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.