I Want It That Way - The Petersens (LIVE)

One of the first times I heard Emmett perform was in a small house concert with maybe 15 people in attendance. He sang “I Want It That Way“ and we were blown away with his awesome arrangement and style. We can’t sing this man’s praises enough and are so thankful he’s part of the band (and basically family). ~Ellen ►Buy or stream the album ►More Emmett: The Scientist I Feel the Blues Moving In Red Headed Stranger ►Clip: A quick rehearsal before going on stage Video: The Franz Family ----------------------- ►Useful links: YouTube About page Most asked questions Join our Patreon community Subscribe to our channel Join our email list Get It Mama Fan Club Show and tour dates Buy or stream our music ►Social media: Instagram Facebook TikTok @petersenband Twitter Band members Go behind the scenes with @ThePetersenFamily ►This video: Lead Vocal and Dobro: Emmett Franz Harmony Vocal and Fiddle: @katiepetersen Harmony Vocal and Guitar: @mattpetersen4000 Harmony Vocal and Banjo: @EllenHaygood Mandolin: @JuliannePetersen Bass: Karen Petersen Key moments: 0:01 dobro 0:24 instruments come in 2:55 outro Venue: The Workshop at Finley Farms Finley Farms is converting historic properties to create a place to gather, featuring restaurants, event venues, a riverside wedding chapel, and an urban farm. Photo: The beautiful outdoor space Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen. Special thanks to Troy Dixon for helping us with audio and Aaron Clark for the videography. Microphones by Ear Trumpet Labs ►LYRICS - I Want It That Way You are my fire The one desire Believe when I say That I want it that way When we are two worlds apart Can’t reach to your heart When you say That I want it that way Tell me why (Ain’t nothin’ but a heartache) Tell me why (Ain’t nothin’ but a mistake) Tell me why I never wanna hear you say I want it that way Am I your fire? Your one desire? Yes, I know it’s too late But I want it that way Tell me why (Ain’t nothin’ but a heartache) Tell me why (Ain’t nothin’ but a mistake) Tell me why I never wanna hear you say I want it that way Now I can see that we’re falling apart From the way that it used to be, yeah No matter the distance, I want you to know That deep down inside of me... You are my fire The one desire You are (You are, you are, you are) Tell me why (Ain’t nothin’ but a heartache) Tell me why (Ain’t nothin’ but a mistake) Tell me why I never wanna hear you say I want it that way [x2] Cause I want it that way ►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website Subscriber count: 333,204 #ThePetersens #LiveSessions03 #IWantItThatWay #Folk #BackstreetBoys #FinleyFarmsMO This song features on: #LiveSessions03