How I Am
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[Intro ]
C-G-(x3)
Em-D
some picking
Verse
C G C G
gonna walk on down every street Ive ever lived on
C G Em D
gonna rest my head down on every bed I’ve ever laid upon
C G C G
Im gonna speak with friends that i haven’t seen in years
C G Em D
Im gonna let their images reflect in all my mirrors
C G C C
Gonna take my time just like I always do
C G Em D
Im gonna let each moment pass even if it makes you mad, Honey
[Refrão]Am Em
I Know you can’t Stand it
G D C G C
Thats just how I am, and Im your man
Verse
C G C G
gonna lay in bed well past midday
C G Em D
Gonna read from books and think of nice things to say
C G C G
Im gonna think about girls that I used to know
Im gonna send them messages just to let them know
C G C G
That I still know their faces and still see their eyes
C G Em D
I never meant to hurt them but I apologize
Outro
Am Em
I Know you can’t Stand it
D C
Thats just how I am
Am Em
Know its hard to understand yeh,but
G D C
just take me as I am
G D C
just take me as I am
Am G
Know its hard to understand yeh,
G D C
just take me as I am
G C
because Im your man
G C
just take me as I am
How to play How I Am
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 C. 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.