The Way You Are
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Intro D G A G
D G A G
D G A G
You take me high, out of the blue
D G A G
You're by my side, whenever I need you
D G A G
The way you smile, the way you move
D G A G
Why should I try, I can't get over you
( D G A G )
D G A G
All through the night, you take me on
D G A G
When we unite, I know where I belong
D G A G
When winter rains, i'll be your friend
D G A F#
What we create, may last until the end
Bm E A F#m
And through the time, that's passing by
G Em A G
I hope you'll always be, you'll be forever
D G A G D G A G
The way you are, the way you are
D G A G
Where mountains rise, i'll stand by you
D G A G
My heart assigned, like only lovers do
D G A G
If we're apart, i'll cross the sea
D G A
Don't close your heart, this love was always free
Solo Bm E A F#m G Em A F#
Bm E A F#m
And through the time, that's passing by
G Em A G
I hope you'll always be, you'll be forever
D G A G D G A G
The way you are, the way you are
Solo D G A G
D G A G
D G A G
And if you leave, don't go too far
D G A G
In your beliefs, just be the way you are
D G A G D G A G
The way you are, the way you are
( D G A G )
( D G A G )
( D G A G )
( D G A G )
( D G A G )
D G A G D
The way you are, the way you are
How to play The Way You Are
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.