I Am A Rock
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Intro
Eb
a winter's day
Ab Eb
In a deep and dark December;
Verse
Fm Bb Ab Eb
I am alone,
Fm Bb Fm Bb
Gazing from my window to the streets below
Fm Ab Bb
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow.
[Refrão] Eb
I am a rock,
Bb Eb
I am an is-land.
Verse
Eb
I've built walls,
Ab Eb
a fortress deep and mighty,
Fm Bb Ab Eb
That none may penetrate.
Fm Bb Fm Bb
I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain.
Fm Ab Bb
It's laughter and it's loving I disdain.
[Refrão] Eb
I am a rock,
Bb Eb
I am an is-land.
Verse
Eb
Don't talk of love,
Ab Eb
I've heard the words before;
Fm Bb Ab Eb
It's sleeping in my memory.
Fm Bb Fm Bb
And I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died.
Fm Ab Bb
If I never loved I never would have cried.
[Refrão] Eb
I am a rock,
Bb Eb
I am an is-land.
Bridge
Eb
I have my books
Ab Eb
And my poetry to protect me;
Fm Bb Ab Eb
I am shielded in my armor,
Fm Bb Fm Bb
Hiding in my room, safe within my womb.
Fm Ab Bb
I touch no one and no one touches me.
[Refrão] Eb
I am a rock,
Bb Eb
I am an is-land.
Outro
Ab Gm Eb
And a rock feels no pain;
Ab Gm Eb
And an island never cries.
How to play I Am A Rock
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 Eb. 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.