Key: F#m Β· Capo: 2nd fret Β· BPM: 99 Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: Em, C, G, D, Bm, G/D, Am, E, F#m, A Β· Strumming: D DU UD U
[Intro] Em C G yeah Em C G [Verse] Em C G You are my fire Em C G The one desire Em C G Believe when I say Em D G I want it that way Em C G Em But we are two worlds apart C G Em Can't reach to your heart C G When you say Em D G That I want it that way [Chorus] C Tell me why D Em (Ain't nothin' but a heartache) C Tell me why D Em (Ain't nothin' but a mistake) C (Tell me why) D G I never wanna hear you say Em D G (I want it that way) [Verse] Em C G Am I your fire Em C G Your one desire Em C G Yes I know, it's too late Em D G But I want it that way [Chorus] C Tell me why D Em (Ain't nothin' but a heartache) C Tell me why D Em (Ain't nothin' but a mistake) C (Tell me why) D G I never wanna hear you say Em D Bm (I want it that way) [Bridge] Em Now I can see that G/D We're falling apart C Am D From the way that it used to be, yeah Em No matter the distance G/D I want you to know C D That deep down inside of me... [Verse] Em C G You are my fire Em C G The one desire C You are D G Em D You are, you are, you are (I want it...) [Chorus] D Don't wanna hear you (say) D E F#m Ain't nothin' but a heartache D E F#m Ain't nothin' but a mistake D E A I never wanna hear you say F#m E A I want it that way [Chorus] D Tell me why E F#m Ain't nothin' but a heartache D Tell me why E F#m Ain't nothin' but a mistake D Tell me why E A I never wanna hear you say F#m E A I want it that way D Tell me why E F#m Ain't nothin' but a heartache D E F#m Ain't nothin' but a mistake D Tell me why E A I never wanna hear you say F#m E A I want it that way F#m E A Cause, I want it that way
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βΉοΈ About This Song
The track is from the album Millennium. The track is written by Andreas Carlsson & Max Martin.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: F#m
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: Em, C, G, D, Bm, G/D, Am, E, F#m, A
- BPM: 99
- Suggested Strumming: D DU UD U
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: I Want It That Way
- Artist: Backstreet Boys
- Written by Andreas Carlsson & Max Martin
- Produced by Kristian Lundin & Max Martin
- Album: Millennium
- Released Date: 12 April 1999
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is I Want It That Way in?
I Want It That Way is in the key of F#m.
What chords do I need for I Want It That Way?
You need Em, C, G, D, Bm, G/D, Am, E, F#m, A to play I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys.
Do I need a capo for I Want It That Way?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys.
How hard is I Want It That Way to play on guitar?
I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.