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The Way We Were

Barbra Streisand

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Ballad / Slow Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C
HmCm.Cmaj7...     F    Am7      F  E7(sus4)​
HmAm7m... Gsus4        F  G      C    F/C    G​

Verse
MeCmories, LigDm/Cht The Corners Of My Mind    Am7         Gsus4​
  Fmaj7       E7(sus4)      Misty WateAm7rcolor MemoGries Fmaj7Of The WGay We WeCre   F/C    G​
ScCattered PicDm/Ctures Of The Smiles We Left BehAm7ind       Gsus4​
  Fmaj7    SmilE7(sus4)es We Gave To OnAm7e AnotheGr FoFmaj7r The WaGy We WerCe     C7​

Hook
  Fmaj7Can It Be That It Was All So Em7Simple TheDm7n? Or Has TEm7ime Re-Written Every Line?   A7(sus4)​
  DmIf We Had TheDmmaj7 Chance To Do It All AgGain, Tell Me, Would CWe? Could We?           G             G​

Verse
MeCmories, MayDm/C Be Beautiful And Yet       Am7     Gsus4​
  Fmaj7    WhatE7(sus4)'s Too Painful TAm7o RemembeGr, We Fmaj7SimplyE7(sus4) To Choose To Am7ForgGet  Fmaj7​
So It's The LaughtEm7er, We Fmaj7Will RemembEm7er     Fmaj7​
Whenever We Remember The WEm7ay We Dm7WereG         C​
  F/C    The Way We F/CWere      C​

Outro
HmCm...Dm/C.      Em7      F​
  Cmaj7
Also available in: A (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Way We Were?

The chords for The Way We Were are: C, Cmaj7, F, Am7, E7(sus4), Gsus4, G, F/C, Dm/C, Fmaj7, C7, Em7

What is the original key of The Way We Were?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing The Way We Were?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Way We Were in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Way We Were be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Way We Were on ukulele?

Chord The Way We Were can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Way We Were?

The Way We Were uses 12 chords: C, Cmaj7, F, Am7, E7(sus4), Gsus4, G, F/C, Dm/C, Fmaj7, C7, Em7

What is the easiest way to play The Way We Were?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Way We Were released in?

The Way We Were was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Way We Were?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Way We Were to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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