I Am
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INTRO: / Cadd9 - (G) - / x4
VERSE:
Cadd9 (G) Cadd9 (G)
I've never been on the railroad
Cadd9 (G) Cadd9 (G)
'cause many times as they've passed me by
Fadd9 (C) Fadd9 (C)
never crashed in the desert, or seen a rodeo
/ Cadd9 - (G) - / x2
Cadd9 (G) Cadd9 (G)
Don't know much about the world woes or Vietnam
Cadd9 (G) Cadd9 (G)
I've yet to read about Uncle Tom
Fadd9 (C) Fadd9 (C)
Never climbed a real rock, or seen Colorado
/ Cadd9 - (G) - / x2
Em7 (2)
Am I the son I think I am?
Cadd9 (2)
Am I the friend I think I have?
Em7 (2)
Am I the man I think I want to be?
Cadd9 (2, hold 2nd measure)
/ Cadd9 - (G) - / x4
Cadd9 (G) Cadd9 (G)
I never had a day where money didn't get in my way
Cadd9 (G) Cadd9 (G)
I never listened to much else
Fadd9 (C) Fadd9 (C) / Cadd9 - (G) - / x2
And I can't remember a warm December
Chorus (Don't hold last measure of C)
BRIDGE:
D (2)
I'm here for my sanity, sanity
C (2)
I am here for you
D (2)
And I'm here for your fantasy, sanity
C (2)
I am here, I am...
Instrumental Verse
[Refrão] 2:
Em7 (2)
Am I the son I think I am?
Cadd9 (2)
Am I the father I think I am?
Em7 (2)
Am I the man I think I want to be?
Cadd9 (2, hold 2nd measure)
BRIDGE 2 (gently):
D (2)
I'm here for my sanity, sanity
C (2)
I am here for you
D (2)
whether or not I'm walking in,
D (2)
or whether or not I'm walking out
C (2)
I am always here for you
D (2)
I'm here for my sanity, sanity
C (2)
I am here for you
D (2)
I'm here for your fantasy, sanity
C (2)
I am here, I am...
/ Cadd9 - (G) - / x3
End on Cadd9
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 Cadd9. 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.