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I Want It That Way

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Want It That Way by Brian Littrell in the key of C

Intro
C  Fm

Verse 1
You FmAre MyC# FirG#e
The FmOne DeC#sire G#​
BeliFmeve WhenC# I SaG#y
FmI Want ItC That Way

Verse 2
But FmWe AreC# TwoG# Worlds AFmpart
Can't C#Reach TD#o Your HeFmart
When C#You SG#ay
That FmI Want ItC7 That Way

Chorus
CmTell MeC# Why
Ain't Nothin' D#But A HeartachFme
Tell Me C#Why
Ain't Nothing D#But A Mistake  Fm​
Tell Me C#Why
I Never Wanna D#Hear You SG#ay
ThatFm I Want It ThatC7 Way

Verse 3
Am FmI YourC# FirG#e?
Your FmOne DeC#sire G#​
Yes, I A#mKnow That It's TCmoo C#Late
But A#mI Want It TC7hat Way

Chorus
Cm7Tell MeC# Why
(Ain't Nothin' But A D#HeartacFhe)
FmTell MeC# Why
Ain't Nothin' But D#A MistaFmke
Tell Me A#mWhy
I Never Wanna CHear YouC# Say
That A#mI Want It TC7hat Way

Bridge
FmNow I Can See That We'veG# Fallen Apart
From The C#Way That It Used To BA#e, YeahD#​
No FmMatter The Distance, IG# Want You To Know
That C#Deep Down Inside Of MD#e

Interlude
Fm      C#   G#
Fm      C#   G#
You A#mAre
CYou AC#re   A#m      C7​

Chorus
Tell Me C#Why
Ain't Nothin' But A D#HeartacFmhe
Tell Me C#Why
Ain't Nothin' But A D#MistakFme
Tell My A#mWhy
I Never Want To CmHearC# You Say
That A#mI Want It That WC7ay
Tell Me C#Why
D# Tell MFme WhyC#​
D#  TeFmll Me A#mWhy
I Never Want To CmHear You C#Say
ThatFm I Want ItD# That WaG#y

Outro
G#5
Also available in: C# (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want It That Way?

The chords for I Want It That Way are: C, Fm, C#, G#, D#, C7, Cm, A#m, Cm7, F, A#, G#5

What is the original key of I Want It That Way?

The original key is C#.

What is the difficulty of playing I Want It That Way?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Want It That Way in another key?

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

Can I Want It That Way be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Want It That Way on ukulele?

Chord I Want It That Way can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Want It That Way?

I Want It That Way uses 12 chords: C, Fm, C#, G#, D#, C7, Cm, A#m, Cm7, F, A#, G#5

What is the easiest way to play I Want It That Way?

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 I Want It That Way released in?

I Want It That Way was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Want It That Way?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Want It That Way 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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