The Other Way

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The other chords for this seemed more difficult than necessary. They may be the actual
but I find this to be an easier progression, for those who are learning.
Capo on 2nd fret
VERSE 1
CI want to Dhelp you
But GI don't know Emhow
CI want to Dsoothe you
But GI can't speak Emout
PRE-CHORUS 1
CI have many fears about rejection
GI have many memories of pain
CI have always been a little shy
DSo I'll turn and look the other Gway
CHORUS
COther Amway
DOther Gway
CI will turn and Amlook the other Dway
VERSE 2
CI want to Dhold you
But GI am afrEmaid
CI want to Dtouch you
But GI'm not that Emway
PRE-CHORUS 2
CI have many doubts about my motives
GI have many fears about my greed
CI have always hurt the one that I love
DSo I'll turn and look the other Gway
CHORUS
COther Amway
DOther Gway
CI will turn and Amlook the other Dway
SOLO
Same chord progression
PRE-CHORUS 2
CI have many doubts about my motives
GI have many fears about my greed
CI have always hurt the one that I love
DSo I'll turn and look the other Gway
CHORUS
COther Amway
DOther Gway
CI will turn and Amlook the other Dway
Repeats chorus a few times than ends on G
All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"The Other Way" comes from Weezer's fifth studio album, Make Believe, released in 2005. This album marked a return to more emotionally vulnerable lyrics for the band. The recording process for Make Believe was extensive, lasting almost three years, with the band ultimately deciding to start fresh with a new group of songs after earlier demo sessions. Playing this song can feel like exploring a path less traveled, a quiet moment of introspection within the larger journey.

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