I Am What I Am
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[Verso 1]
Em B/D# Bm/D A/C#
I know in my eyes is a look you'll never soon
Cmaj7 Bm Cmaj7 D
I know, I know it's true
Em B/D# Bm/D A/C#
Mm, I don't even know nothing 'bout my own but you
Cmaj7 Bm Cmaj7 D
I'm only passing through
[Pré-Refrão]
C G/B
Am Em C G/B
So tell me where we go from here
F#m Em B/D# Bm/D
And even if I die right here,
A/C#
Really, I don't care
C Bm C D B/D#
'Cause I'm happier when I'm up in here
Em B/D# Bm/D
When we're up in here
A/C# Am Bm C D
Feeling so high, high, high
[Refrão]
B/D# Em B/D# Bm/D A/C#
So, I am what I am
C Bm C B/D#
And it's so hard trying so hard
Em B/D# Bm/D A/C#
Oh, I am what I am
Am Bm7 C D B/D#
And it's so hard trying so hard
Instrumental
Em B/D# Bm A/C# C Bm7 C D
[Verso 2]
Em B/D#
You don't need my love
Bm/D A/C# Cmaj7
Every part of me is yours
Bm7
You know, you know
Cmaj7 D Cmaj7 G/B
It's true, true, true, true
[Pré-Refrão]
Am Em C Bm7
So tell me where we go from here
Am Em B/D# Bm/D
And even if I die right here,
A/C#
Really, I don't care
Am Bm7 Cmaj7 D B/D#
'Cause I'm happier when I'm up in here
Em B/D# Bm/D
When we're up in here
A/C# Am Bm Cmaj7
Feeling so high, high
[Refrão]
Em B/D# Bm/D A/C#
So, I am what I am
Am Bm7 Cmaj7 D B/D#
And it's so hard trying so hard
Em B/D# Bm/D A/C#
Oh, I am what I am
Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D B/D#
And it's so hard trying so hard
How to play I Am What I Am
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.