Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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 li.sten.to/livesessions03
►More Emmett:
The Scientist youtu.be/WwqFUY4HcS8
I Feel the Blues Moving In youtu.be/Ry_Nh3slMgI
Red Headed Stranger youtu.be/eT5NlmgDJqs
►Clip: A quick rehearsal before going on stage youtu.be/BUzMkwjlgCE?t=700
Video: The Franz Family youtu.be/vOc9KyhKqAY
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►Useful links:
YouTube About page youtube.com/c/ThePetersens/about
Most asked questions petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Join our Patreon community patreon.com/thepetersens
Subscribe to our channel youtube.com/c/thepetersens?sub_confirmation=1
Join our email list eepurl.com/dxRRaX
Get It Mama Fan Club facebook.com/groups/getitmama
Show and tour dates petersenband.com/show-dates
Buy or stream our music li.sten.to/thepetersens
►Social media:
Instagram instagram.com/thepetersens
Facebook facebook.com/petersenband
TikTok tiktok.com/@petersenband
Twitter twitter.com/thepetersens
Band members petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Go behind the scenes with @PetersenVlogs
►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 finleyfarmsmo.com
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 instagram.com/p/CU5eXAvF9_N
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 eartrumpetlabs.com
►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 petersenband.com
Subscriber count: 333,204
#ThePetersens #LiveSessions03 #IWantItThatWay #Folk
#BackstreetBoys
#FinleyFarmsMO
This song features on: #LiveSessions03
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 li.sten.to/livesessions03
►More Emmett:
The Scientist youtu.be/WwqFUY4HcS8
I Feel the Blues Moving In youtu.be/Ry_Nh3slMgI
Red Headed Stranger youtu.be/eT5NlmgDJqs
►Clip: A quick rehearsal before going on stage youtu.be/BUzMkwjlgCE?t=700
Video: The Franz Family youtu.be/vOc9KyhKqAY
-----------------------
►Useful links:
YouTube About page youtube.com/c/ThePetersens/about
Most asked questions petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Join our Patreon community patreon.com/thepetersens
Subscribe to our channel youtube.com/c/thepetersens?sub_confirmation=1
Join our email list eepurl.com/dxRRaX
Get It Mama Fan Club facebook.com/groups/getitmama
Show and tour dates petersenband.com/show-dates
Buy or stream our music li.sten.to/thepetersens
►Social media:
Instagram instagram.com/thepetersens
Facebook facebook.com/petersenband
TikTok tiktok.com/@petersenband
Twitter twitter.com/thepetersens
Band members petersenband.com/about-the-petersens
Go behind the scenes with @PetersenVlogs
►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 finleyfarmsmo.com
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 instagram.com/p/CU5eXAvF9_N
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 eartrumpetlabs.com
►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 petersenband.com
Subscriber count: 333,204
#ThePetersens #LiveSessions03 #IWantItThatWay #Folk
#BackstreetBoys
#FinleyFarmsMO
This song features on: #LiveSessions03
