I Am
View chords used in this chart
Bm B5 Bm B5 G
(verse)
Bm B5
How you spend your minutes' all that matters
G
All tomorrows come from yesterdays
Em
When you're feeling broken, bruised and sometimes shattered
A
Blow out the candles on the cake
Like everything's a big mistake
Bm B5
It seems you always wait for life to happen
G
And your last buck can buy a lucky break
Em
If all we've got is us then life's worth living
A
And if you're in, you know I'm in
I'm ready and I'm willing
(CHORUS)
D Em
I am, when you think that no-one needs you
G Bm A
Sees you or believes you, no-ones there to understand
D Em G Bm A
I am, I'll be there to be that someone, when you think that no one is there to hold your hand
D
I am
(verse)
Bm B5
We're just who we are, there's no pretending
G
It takes a while to learn to live in your own skin
Em
Say a prayer that we might find our happy ending
A
And if you're in, you know I'm in
I'm ready and I'm willing
(CHORUS)
D Em
I am, when you think that no-one needs you
G Bm A
Sees you or believes you, no-ones there to understand
D Em G Bm A
I am, I'll be there to be that someone, when you think that no one is there to hold your hand
D
I am
(BRIDGE)
C G
I ain't got no halo hanging over my head
D
I ain't gonna judge you
A
I just want to love you
C A
I am, I am
(SOLO)
Bm G Em A
D Em
I am, when you think that no-one needs you
G Bm A
Sees you or believes you, no-ones there to understand
D Em G Bm A
I am, I'll be there to be that someone, when you think that no one is there to hold your hand
D (Bm B5)
I am
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Transcripted by Felipe Fontoura Melachawças
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
B5 = X 2 4 4 X X
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play 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 Bm. 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.