As You Are
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G# D#9 Fm
You raised the lights when it was frightening
C#9 Cm Bbm
You calmed the storm when it was rising
G# D#9 Fm
You found me there where I was hiding
G# A#m G#
All I have is here and now
D#9 A#m
If the ground beneath our feet has disappeared
C#9 D#9
I'll be here beside you, always be right near you
Remember me, won't you?
G# D#9 Fm
I know we've all got our problems
C#9 Cm Bbm
And it's a blessing that we made it here so far
G# D#9 Fm
If you lay here in these arms tonight I promise
G# A#m G#
I promise to take you, take you as you are
G# D#9 Fm
When I was reaching out in the dark
C#9 Cm Bbm
When the streets below just looked so far
G# D#9 Fm
When I forgot everything that I was
G# A#m G#
All I needed was your love
D#9 A#m
If the earth beneath our feet is old and caves in
C#9
For a second we will fight
D#9
When it's late in the evening, don't let me go, dear
G# D#9 Fm
I know we've all got our problems
C#9 Cm Bbm
And it's a blessing that we made it here so far
G# D#9 Fm
And if you lay here in these arms tonight I promise
G# A#m G#
I promise to take you, take you as you are
G# D#9 Fm
Take you as you are, as you are
C#9 Cm Bbm
Take you as you are, as you are
G# D#9 Fm G# A#m G#
Take you as you are, as you are, ooh (as you are)
As you are
G# D#9 Fm
I know we've all got our problems
C#9 Cm Bbm
And it's a blessing that we made it here so far
G# D#9 Fm
And if you lay here in these arms tonight I promise (I promise)
G# A#m G#
I promise to take you, take you as you are
G# D#9 Fm
I know we've all got our problems
C#9 Cm Bbm
And it's a blessing that we made it here so far
G# D#9 Fm
If you lay here in these arms tonight I promise
G# A#m G#
I promise to take you, take you as you are (oh, Lord)
How to play As You Are
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.