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I Want It That Way Chords

Backstreet Boys Beginner Key of A 4 Chords 2 min read

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

I Want It That Way Chords – Guitar

The Backstreet Boys’ most iconic song features a timeless pop melody and simple chord progression. It’s one of the most singable pop songs ever written.

Pop Anthem (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep the strumming clean and bright. The F#m can be played as a barre chord (244222) or simplified. This song is all about the vocal melody, so keep the guitar supportive.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A F#m D

You are my fire, the one desire

E A F#m

Be-lieve when I say, I want it that way

A F#m D

But we are two worlds a-part

E

Can’t reach to your heart when you say

A F#m D E

That I want it that way

Chorus

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a heartache

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a mistake

D E F#m D

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

E A

I want it that way

Verse 2

A F#m D

Am I your fire? Your one desire

E A F#m

Yes I know it’s too late, but I want it that way

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

I Want It That Way Chords – Ukulele

The Backstreet Boys’ most iconic song features a timeless pop melody and simple chord progression. It’s one of the most singable pop songs ever written.

Pop Anthem (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the strumming clean and bright. The F#m can be played as a barre chord (244222) or simplified. This song is all about the vocal melody, so keep the guitar supportive.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A F#m D

You are my fire, the one desire

E A F#m

Be-lieve when I say, I want it that way

A F#m D

But we are two worlds a-part

E

Can’t reach to your heart when you say

A F#m D E

That I want it that way

Chorus

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a heartache

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a mistake

D E F#m D

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

E A

I want it that way

Verse 2

A F#m D

Am I your fire? Your one desire

E A F#m

Yes I know it’s too late, but I want it that way

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

I Want It That Way Chords – Piano

The Backstreet Boys’ most iconic song features a timeless pop melody and simple chord progression. It’s one of the most singable pop songs ever written.

Pop Anthem (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming clean and bright. The F#m can be played as a barre chord (244222) or simplified. This song is all about the vocal melody, so keep the guitar supportive.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A F#m D

You are my fire, the one desire

E A F#m

Be-lieve when I say, I want it that way

A F#m D

But we are two worlds a-part

E

Can’t reach to your heart when you say

A F#m D E

That I want it that way

Chorus

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a heartache

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a mistake

D E F#m D

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

E A

I want it that way

Verse 2

A F#m D

Am I your fire? Your one desire

E A F#m

Yes I know it’s too late, but I want it that way

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

I Want It That Way Chords – Banjo

The Backstreet Boys’ most iconic song features a timeless pop melody and simple chord progression. It’s one of the most singable pop songs ever written.

Pop Anthem (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming clean and bright. The F#m can be played as a barre chord (244222) or simplified. This song is all about the vocal melody, so keep the guitar supportive.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A F#m D

You are my fire, the one desire

E A F#m

Be-lieve when I say, I want it that way

A F#m D

But we are two worlds a-part

E

Can’t reach to your heart when you say

A F#m D E

That I want it that way

Chorus

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a heartache

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a mistake

D E F#m D

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

E A

I want it that way

Verse 2

A F#m D

Am I your fire? Your one desire

E A F#m

Yes I know it’s too late, but I want it that way

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

I Want It That Way Chords – Mandolin

The Backstreet Boys’ most iconic song features a timeless pop melody and simple chord progression. It’s one of the most singable pop songs ever written.

Pop Anthem (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming clean and bright. The F#m can be played as a barre chord (244222) or simplified. This song is all about the vocal melody, so keep the guitar supportive.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A F#m D

You are my fire, the one desire

E A F#m

Be-lieve when I say, I want it that way

A F#m D

But we are two worlds a-part

E

Can’t reach to your heart when you say

A F#m D E

That I want it that way

Chorus

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a heartache

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a mistake

D E F#m D

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

E A

I want it that way

Verse 2

A F#m D

Am I your fire? Your one desire

E A F#m

Yes I know it’s too late, but I want it that way

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

I Want It That Way Chords – Harmonica

The Backstreet Boys’ most iconic song features a timeless pop melody and simple chord progression. It’s one of the most singable pop songs ever written.

Pop Anthem (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming clean and bright. The F#m can be played as a barre chord (244222) or simplified. This song is all about the vocal melody, so keep the guitar supportive.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A F#m D

You are my fire, the one desire

E A F#m

Be-lieve when I say, I want it that way

A F#m D

But we are two worlds a-part

E

Can’t reach to your heart when you say

A F#m D E

That I want it that way

Chorus

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a heartache

D E A

Tell me why, ain’t nothing but a mistake

D E F#m D

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

E A

I want it that way

Verse 2

A F#m D

Am I your fire? Your one desire

E A F#m

Yes I know it’s too late, but I want it that way