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That’s the Way

KeyD major

Tempo92 BPM

Duration3:21

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Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there

SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is That’s the Way by Jo Dee Messina in?

This transcription starts in D major.

What tempo is That’s the Way?

The estimated tempo is 92 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in That’s the Way?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D → Dmaj/3 → G → Bm (17 occurrences); Dmaj/3 → G → Bm → A (16 occurrences); G → Bm → A → D (13 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in That’s the Way?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → I/3 → IV → vi in D major; I/3 → IV → vi → V in D major; IV → vi → V → I in D major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does That’s the Way use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the chorus at 0:46 and 1:38. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is That’s the Way in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is That’s the Way structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → pre-chorus (0:31) → chorus (0:42) → verse (1:02) → pre-chorus (1:23) → chorus (1:34) → bridge (1:55) → chorus (2:05).

How long is this version of That’s the Way?

The transcribed version lasts 3:21. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.