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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Ballad / Slow Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E
HmEm.Emaj7...     A    C#m7       A  G#7(sus4)​
HmC#m7m...  Bsus4        A  B      E    A/E    B​

Verse
MeEmories, LigF#m/Eht The Corners Of My Mind     C#m7          Bsus4​
  Amaj7       G#7(sus4)      Misty WaterC#m7color MemoriBes OfAmaj7 The WayB We WereE     A/E    B​
ScEattered PicF#m/Etures Of The Smiles We Left BehiC#m7nd         Bsus4​
  Amaj7    SmilG#7(sus4)es We Gave To OneC#m7 Another BFor Amaj7The Way BWe Were E      E7​

Hook
  Amaj7Can It Be That It Was All So G#m7Simple ThenF#m7? Or Has TimG#m7e Re-Written Every Line?      C#7(sus4)​
  F#mIf We Had The F#mmaj7Chance To Do It All AgaiBn, Tell Me, Would WeE? Could We?             B             B​

Verse
MeEmories, MayF#m/E Be Beautiful And Yet        C#m7      Bsus4​
  Amaj7    WhatG#7(sus4)'s Too Painful ToC#m7 Remember,B We SiAmaj7mply TG#7(sus4)o Choose To ForC#m7get  B    Amaj7​
So It's The LaughtG#m7er, We WAmaj7ill RemembeG#m7r       Amaj7​
Whenever We Remember The WG#m7ay We WF#m7ere  B         E​
  A/E    The Way We A/EWere      E​

Outro
HmEm...F#m/E.       G#m7       A​
  Emaj7
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Way We Were?

The chords for The Way We Were are: E, Emaj7, A, C#m7, G#7(sus4), Bsus4, B, A/E, F#m/E, Amaj7, E7, G#m7

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: E, Emaj7, A, C#m7, G#7(sus4), Bsus4, B, A/E, F#m/E, Amaj7, E7, G#m7

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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