Here I Am - Patty Loveless
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Capo 1
 
Intro: G D G D
 
Verse One:
 
D
Don't do it darlin, don't you dare look in there
G
You said you didn't want to see me,
D
But you've been looking for me everywhere
A
And you know that you're gonna find me
G D
if you keep on drinkin fast
G A Bm
'Cause honey I'm right here waitin on you
G D
At the bottom of your glass
 
[Refrão] G D
And here I am, here I am
G D
In the bourbon and the water
A G
That burn you just like a brand,
A D
Here I am
 
Verse Two:
 
D
It ain't workin darlin, hard as you may try
G
You keep hearin the words you told me
D
In everyone's goodbye
A
And you know that you're just one step
G D
From another one being gone
G A Bm
I know I've seen 'em all unravel,
G D
I've been watchin' it all along.
 
Chorus Two:
 
G D
Here I am, here I am
G D
In every lie you're hearin
A G A D
That burn you just like a brand, here I am
 
Bridge:
 
Em7 D/F# G A Bm7 D/F# G
And honey I got over you passin me over a long time ago
Em7 D/F# G A F#7
And my pride was stronger when I was younger,
Bm G G9
Now I'd rather have you to know
 
Chorus Three
G D
That here I am, here I am
G D A G
I still carry a flame for you burnin me like a brand,
A D G D G D
here I am

How to play Here I Am

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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.

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