Song

The Way We Were

by Barbra Streisand

The Way We Were is a 1973 song by Barbra Streisand, 3:30 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "Us" or "We" song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke version available

Released 1973 Hot 100 peak #1 · 23 weeks Length 3:30 Pop, Adult Contemporary

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Performance tips

• Focus on the nostalgic and soft "Memories" opening
• Control your dynamics during the swelling middle bridge
• Keep the final "hum" and closing note light and airy

In these themes

• 🤝"Us" or "We""We"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "The Way We Were" karaoke

More songs by Barbra Streisand

• Don't Rain on My Parade1964 · 2:45
• Evergreen1976 · 3:04
• Guilty1980 · 4:24
• Happy Days Are Here Again1962 · 2:50
• No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)1979 · 4:48
• Papa, Can You Hear Me?1983 · 3:29
• People1964 · 3:40
• Somewhere1985 · 4:56

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