Ariana Grande - The Way Chords

ChordsC, G, D, Em

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

IClovethewayGyoumakemefeel,IDloveit,EmIloveit

Say,CImthinkingboutherGeverysecond,everyhour

DomyDsingingintheshower,Empickingpetalsoffofflowerslike

CDosheloveme,Gdoshelovemenot?(lovemenot)

DIain’taplayer,EmIjust(player,Ijust)

CYougivemethatkindofGsomething,wantitalltheDtime,needitEmeveryday

OnaCscaleof1to10ImatG100,nevergetDenough,IcantstayEmaway

IfyouCwantit,Igotit,IgotitGeveryday,DyoucangetwhateveryouEmneed,fromme

CStaybyyourside,I’llneverGleaveyou,Iain’tDgoingnowherecauseyou’reaEmkeeper

Sodon’tyouCworry,GbabyyouDgotEmme

IgotaCbadboy,ImustGadmitit,yougotmyDheart,don’tknowhowyouEmdidit

AndCIdon’tcarewhoseesitGbabe,Idon’twannahidethewayIDfeelwhenyou’renexttoEmme

ArtistAriana Grande

AlbumNow That's What I Call Music! 46

GenresPop, R&B

Year2013

KeyC

DifficultyEasy

How to play The Way on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Ariana Grande - The Way on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

The Way uses these transitions most often: C → G (11), D → Em (11), and G → D (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - G chord transition.

1. C → G chord transition

Switching from C to G:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

2. G → D chord transition

Here's how to move from G to D:

Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

3. D → Em chord transition

To move from D to Em:

While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

4. Em → C chord transition

Here's how to move from Em to C:

Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
Place index finger on B string fret 1.

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

The Way chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Way.

The Way includes 43 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
The Way contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how The Way connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%