The Way It Was
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Intro: D A D9 D
D Dmaj7 C#m
I don't know how, but nights get lonely now
Dmaj7 D E7 G
They keep appearing in my eyes, such a warm and tender glow
A D
For just one moment, I remember all
Dmaj7 C#m
The love we had, was never all that bad
Dmaj7 D
There were smiles and there were tears
E7 G
On that special starry night
A D
With your arms around me, held on tight
G F# Bm G D A
Wasn't that the way, it was, two strangers reaching for
D D7 G F# Bm
A worthless cause? Wasn't that the love, we shared
E E7 A D
Or just the restless years, when no-one, cared
Intro:
D Dmaj7 C#m
I don't know why, it's hard to say goodbye
Dmaj7 D E7 G
Or even justify the end, you meant so very much to me
A D
Then to let you go, start my life again
D Dmaj7 C#m
The love we had, was never all that bad
Dmaj7 D
There were smiles and there were tears
E7 G
Till that special summer day, when I reached out for you
A G
You just walked away
G F# Bm G D A
ïƒ Wasn't that the way, it was, two strangers reaching for
D D7 G F# Bm
A worthless cause? Wasn't that the love, we shared
E E7 A D
Or just the restless years, when no-one, cared
How to play The Way It Was
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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.