Here I Am
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Intro: A D F#m D (2x)
A
They tell you a good girl is quiet
D
That you should never ask why
F#m D
Cause it only makes it harder to fit in
A
You should be happy, excited
D
Even if you're just invited
F#m D
Cause the winners need someone to clap for them
Bm
It's so hard just waiting
D
In a line that never moves
Bm
It's time you started making
D
Your own rules
A
You gotta scream until there's nothing left
E
With your last breath
F#m
Say here I am
D
Here I am
Make 'em listen
A
Cause there is no way you'll be ignored
E
Not anymore
F#m
Say here I am
D
Here I am
A E
Here I am
F#m D
Here I am
A
You only get one life to work it
D
So who cares if it's not perfect
F#m D
I say it's close enough to perfect for me
A
Why should you hide from the thunder
D
And the lightning that you're under
F#m D
Cause there ain't nobody else you want to be
Bm
If how you're living isn't working
D
There's one thing that will help
Bm
You gotta finally just stop searching
D
To find yourself
A
You gotta scream until there's nothing left
E
With your last breath
F#m
Say here I am
D
Here I am
Make 'em listen
A
Cause there is no way you'll be ignored
E
Not anymore
F#m
So here I am
D
Here I am
Bm
Here I am
D
The world better make some room
Bm
Yea move over, over
D
Cause you're coming through
Yes you're coming through
A
You gotta scream until there's nothing left
E
With your last breath
F#m
Say here I am
D
Here I am
Make 'em listen
A
Cause there is no way you'll be ignored
E
Not anymore
F#m
So here I am
D
Here I am
A E
Here I am oh, oh, oh
F#m D
Here I am oh, oh, oh...
How to play Here I Am
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.