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The Way That It Wasn't

Thelma & James

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Way That It Wasn't by Thelma & James in the key of A

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
A  A  A

Verse
Shoulda Been AUs At The CEafe, The Corner Of 6ATh
WAatching The Rain And The TEime And The Coffee DripA​
And There’s A SAong In The BEackground That YBou’re Steady HC#mumming
DAamn It I Miss The WBay That It WEasn’t

There’s A HAouse On The EEast Side Right North Of The RAiver
With WAhite Painted WEalls That Ain’t Holding Our PAictures
Could Of Made It Our OEwn Yeah It WBould’ve Been SC#momething
DAamn It I Miss The WBay That It WaEsn’t

Chorus
So I SEleep With The Memories LAeft On The TEable
And I DBrink With The Ghost Of WC#mhat Could Of BeAen
And I REewrite The Future Like SAome Sorta FEable
And BIt Cuts Me Open AgC#main And AgaAin

And It SAtill Keeps Me EUp, Ain’t A NBight That It DC#moesn’t
DAamn It I Miss The WBay That It WEasn’t E​

Verse
There’s WAine We Won’t DErink From A CAheap Plastic Cup
And SAongs We Won’t SBing At The TEop Of Our LAungs
There’s SAtars We Won’t E/G#See And There’s YBears We WC#mon’t Touch C#m     C#m     B​
We Didn’t MAake It That Far, So I’m DBreaming It EUp  E​

Chorus
So I SEleep With The Memories LAeft On The TEable
And I DBrink With The Ghost Of WC#mhat Could Of BeAen
And I REewrite The Future Like SAome Sorta FEable
And BIt Cuts Me Open AgC#main And AgaAin

And It SAtill Keeps MeE/G# Up, Ain’t A NBight That It DC#moesn’t C#m     C#m     B​
DAamn It I Miss The WBay That It WEasn’t E   E   E​

Instrumental
E  E  A  E  E  E  E
B  B  C#m  A  A  A  A
B  B  A  E  E  E  E
B  B  C#m  A  A  A  A

Chorus
So I SEleep With The Memories LAeft On The TEable
And I DBrink With The Ghost Of WC#mhat Could Of BeAen
And I REewrite The Future Like SAome Sorta FEable
And BIt Cuts Me Open AgC#main And AgaAin

And It SAtill Keeps Me EUp, Ain’t A NBight That It DC#moesn’t
DAamn It I Miss The WBay That It WC#masn’t
DAamn It I Miss The WBay That It WEasn’t
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

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

The chords for The Way That It Wasn't are: A, E, B, C#m, E/G#

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: A, E, B, C#m, E/G#

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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