Just The Way You Are
Billy Joel (Karaoke) Lyrics


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Don't go changing to try and please me
You never let me down before
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore

I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far
I took the good times; I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are

Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care

I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are

I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
What will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you?

I said I love you and that's forever
And this I promise from the heart




I could not love you any better
I love you just the way you are

Overall Meaning

In "Just The Way You Are," Billy Joel expresses his love for his partner and reassures them that he loves them for who they are, flaws and all. He acknowledges that they may feel pressure to change themselves to please him or keep his interest, but he affirms that he wants them to stay true to themselves.


He doesn't want them to try new things or change their appearance to keep his affection because he is already in love with the person they are. He doesn't need someone who always has clever things to say or who puts in a lot of effort to impress him. He just wants someone who he can talk to and be with.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't go changing to try and please me
Please don't change who you are just to make me happy.


You never let me down before
I trust you and have faith that you'll always be there for me.


Don't imagine you're too familiar
I know you well, but I still appreciate new discoveries and experiences with you.


And I don't see you anymore
While I may not always show it, you are still a valuable, integral part of my life.


I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
I promise to stick by your side, no matter what happens or how tough things get.


We never could have come this far
Our relationship is strong because we've grown together and faced challenges as a team.


I took the good times; I'll take the bad times
I love you enough to stick around during the tough times, and I cherish the good times we've had together.


I'll take you just the way you are
You don't have to change anything about yourself to be loved and appreciated by me.


Don't go trying some new fashion
I love your unique style and don't want you to change it just to fit in with the latest trends.


Don't change the color of your hair
Your physical appearance doesn't matter to me - it's who you are on the inside that counts.


You always have my unspoken passion
I am deeply in love with you even if I don't always express it verbally.


Although I might not seem to care
Even if I don't always show it, you mean the world to me and I'm always thinking about you.


I don't want clever conversation
I value deep, meaningful conversations with you more than witty banter or surface-level chit chat.


I never want to work that hard
I don't want our relationship to feel like a chore or something we have to constantly work at - it should come naturally and easily.


I just want someone that I can talk to
You are my go-to person to share my thoughts, dreams, and fears with. You always listen and understand.


I want you just the way you are
I love every part of you, flaws and all, and wouldn't change a thing about you.


I need to know that you will always be
I crave security and stability in our relationship - I need to know that you'll always be there for me.


The same old someone that I knew
I love you for who you are, and I don't want you to ever change or become someone different.


What will it take till you believe in me
I hope that my actions and words have shown you how much I love you and that you can trust me.


The way that I believe in you?
I have complete faith in you and your ability to overcome any challenge or obstacle that comes our way.


I said I love you and that's forever
My love for you is eternal and will never fade or disappear.


And this I promise from the heart
I speak from the depths of my soul when I make this promise to you.


I could not love you any better
My love for you is already at its peak - there's no way I could love you more than I already do.


I love you just the way you are
You don't have to change a thing for me to love you unconditionally and completely.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Billy Joel

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@awin9762

Don't go changing to try and please me
You never let me down before, mmm
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I would not leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far, mmm
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are
Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair, mmm
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard, mmm
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
Oh, but what will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you?
I said I love you, that's forever
And this I promise from the heart, mmm
I couldn't love you any better
I love you just the way you are, right
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard, mmm
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are



@kaydiegouws312

LYRICS :

Don't go changing to try and please me
You never let me down before, mmm
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I would not leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far, mmm
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are
Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair, mmm
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard, mmm
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
Oh, but what will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you?
I said I love you, that's forever
And this I promise from the heart, mmm
I couldn't love you any better
I love you just the way you are, right
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard, mmm
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are



@user-is2jc3rb4d

Don't go changing to try and please me
You never let me down before
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore

I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far
I took the good times; I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are

Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care

I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are

I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
What will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you?

I said I love you and that's forever
And this I promise from the heart
I could not love you any better
I love you just the way you are

I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are



All comments from YouTube:

@geraldinefoster4859

My husband was in hospital and he sent this to me which always bring tears to my eyes. He passed away 4 months later. I always think of him when I hear this song 💙🌈

@benitawinsor7463

So sorry for your loss.

@TonoMA-lb5eh

Yo también pasé por el hospital y en rehabilitación cuando escuché está Maravilla , también lloré pero de felicidad! BILLY ESTÁS CANTÁNDOLE A "DIOS" I LOVE THE SONG!!

@callioud175

His love message forever !!

@dexterjweaver4812

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

@JessicaLanear

I’m listening to this with my 91 year old patient. I asked him what music did he like and he requested this song. 😍❤️🎼

@michaeljensen8864

How beautiful is that. Heart wrenching.

@russeli1941

I don't envy you for your profession and I wouldn't even think of myself in that field. So thank you for what you do. It takes a very special person indeed🙏

@deutschelehrer69

Aww this is so sweet

@zgazga7545

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