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The Way That It Wasn't

Thelma & James

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Way That It Wasn't by Thelma & James

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
The Way That It Wasn't
Thelma & James

CAPO: 2nd FRET

Intro
G  G  G

Verse
Shoulda Been GUs At The CDafe, The Corner Of 6GTh
WGatching The Rain And The TDime And The Coffee DripG​
And There’s A SGong In The BDackground That YAou’re Steady HBmumming
DGamn It I Miss The WAay That It WDasn’t

There’s A HGouse On The EDast Side Right North Of The RGiver
With WGhite Painted WDalls That Ain’t Holding Our PGictures
Could Of Made It Our ODwn Yeah It WAould’ve Been SBmomething
DGamn It I Miss The WAay That It WaDsn’t

Chorus
So I SDleep With The Memories LGeft On The TDable
And I DArink With The Ghost Of WBmhat Could Of BGeen
And I RDewrite The Future Like SGome Sorta FDable
And AIt Cuts Me Open AgBmain And AgGain

And It SGtill Keeps Me DUp, Ain’t A NAight That It DBmoesn’t
DGamn It I Miss The WAay That It WDasn’t D​

Verse
There’s WGine We Won’t DDrink From A CGheap Plastic Cup
And SGongs We Won’t SAing At The TDop Of Our LGungs
There’s SGtars We Won’t D/F#See And There’s YAears We WBmon’t TouchBm    Bm    A​
We Didn’t MGake It That Far, So I’m DAreaming It DUp  D​

Chorus
So I SDleep With The Memories LGeft On The TDable
And I DArink With The Ghost Of WBmhat Could Of BGeen
And I RDewrite The Future Like SGome Sorta FDable
And AIt Cuts Me Open AgBmain And AgGain

And It SGtill Keeps MeD/F# Up, Ain’t A NAight That It DBmoesn’tBm    Bm    A​
DGamn It I Miss The WAay That It WDasn’t D   D   D​

Instrumental
D  D  G  D  D  D  D
A  A  Bm  G  G  G  G
A  A  G  D  D  D  D
A  A  Bm  G  G  G  G

Chorus
So I SDleep With The Memories LGeft On The TDable
And I DArink With The Ghost Of WBmhat Could Of BGeen
And I RDewrite The Future Like SGome Sorta FDable
And AIt Cuts Me Open AgBmain And AgGain

And It SGtill Keeps Me DUp, Ain’t A NAight That It DBmoesn’t
DGamn It I Miss The WAay That It WBmasn’t
DGamn It I Miss The WAay That It WDasn’t
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Way That It Wasn't?

The chords for The Way That It Wasn't are: G, D, A, Bm, D/F#

What is the original key of The Way That It Wasn't?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing The Way That It Wasn't?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The Way That It Wasn't in another key?

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

Can The Way That It Wasn't be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Way That It Wasn't on ukulele?

Chord The Way That It Wasn't can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Way That It Wasn't?

The Way That It Wasn't uses 5 chords: G, D, A, Bm, D/F#

What is the easiest way to play The Way That It Wasn't?

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 That It Wasn't released in?

The Way That It Wasn't was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Way That It Wasn't?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Way That It Wasn't 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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