Can You See Me
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[Intro ]E / Emaj7 / E / Emaj7
Verse
E Emaj7
Can you see me as I stand behind your door?
E Emaj7
Will you hear me if I cry a little more
E7 Emaj7
Don’t you notice that I’m standing here alone?
E Emaj7
I’m a stranger but I live my hope
Chorus
A Am E
Someone tell me who I am
A Am E
Someone notice who I am
Verse
E Emaj7
You invite me and you make me look a fool
E Emaj7
And you do it for the sake of ridicule
E7
God I hate you!
Emaj7
You’re the worst of all the crowd
E
Hope you don’t sleep
Emaj7
I’ll get you next time around
Chorus
A Am E
Someone tell me who I am
A Am E
Someone notice who I am
Bridge
B A E
Oh if you want to know my name
A E
I’m just a shadow in the dark
B A C
You only have to take my hand
D E Emaj7 E Emaj7
Lead me to the light (I’m over by the window)
Verse (same guitar chords as other verses)
Can you see me as I stand behind your door?
Will you hear me if I move a little more
Don’t you notice that I’m standing here alone?
I’m a stranger but I live my hope
Chorus
A Am E
Someone tell me who I am
A Am B
Someone notice who I am
Am E
Ohh ohh ohh
How to play Can You See Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.