How Can I Be
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Intro: G D7 G D7
verse 1:
G D6 Em
How can I be
C D7
Like my brother Nephi and my father Lehi of Hold
G D6 Em
How can I be
C D7
Like Captain Moroni and the wars that were told
C D7
How can I be forever
G D6 Em
Like the promise in the three Nephites
[Refrão]
C
I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
D6
I wanna be Benjamin the wise
C D6
I wanna be like Abinadi iiii
C D7 G D6 Em
Oh tell me how can I be like them
C D7
Oooooo
verse 2:
G D6 Em
How can I be
C D7
Like Alma the younger, a strong servant of the Lord
G D6 Em
How can I be
C D7
Like mighty Ammon, whose heart was the sword
C D7
How can I be a strippling warrior
G D6 Em
And learn to fight by faith
Chorus:
C
I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
D6
I wanna be Benjamin the wise
C D6
I wanna be like Abinadi iiii
C D7 G D6 Em
Oh tell me how can I be like them
C D7
Oooooo
verse 3:
G D6 Em
How can I be
C D7
Like my brother Joseph, when he prayed in the grove
G D6 Em
How can I have
C D7
The strength that he had, and the love he had for God
C D7
How can I be courageous
G D6 Em
And strive to choose the right
[Refrão]
C
I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
D6
I wanna be Benjamin the wise
C
I wanna be like Abinadi
D6
I wanna be like Jesus Christ
C D7 G D6 Em
Oh tell me how can I be like Him
C D7 G D6 Em C D7
Oh tell me how can I be like Him
G D6 Em C D7
Ooooooooo
How to play How Can I Be
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 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.