Here I Am
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste:
5th traste
As recorded by Mary Chapin-Carpenter
(From the 2007 Album THE CALLING)
Capo 5th fret
[Intro]
C F C F
[Verse 1]
C
I've waited longer for lesser things
F C F
But here I am
C
Who really knows what tomorrow brings
F
But here I am
Dm7
Just in case you were wondering
F C
Just in case you got lost again
G C Em F G
Just in case you run out of friends
C
Here I am
[Verse 2]
C
It's so easy just to rip and to tear
F
So here I am
C
What you need the most disappears into thin air
F
So here I am
Dm
Maps and compasses may stay true
F
It doesn't really matter what you do
G C Em F G
I have never forgotten you
C
Here I am
[Bridge]
F
Some days our reach is bound
C
To far exceed our grasp
Dm G
I gave up hoping long ago I could fix the past
C
Here I am
[Guitar Solo]
C F C F
[Verse 3]
C
Today I called you for the very first time
F
In a million years
C
You would never know if I told you so
F C
'Bout these million tears
Dm7
Life doesn't wait as it's speeding by
F
Better grab on fast to hold on tight
G C Em F G
And don't let it forget to fight this good fight
C F
Here I am
C F
Here I am
C F
Here I am
C F
Here I am
[Outro]
C F C F
C F
How to play Here I Am
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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.