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C F C G7
I can lose myself in the beauty of a song
 
F C
I can climb to the top of a cloud in the sky
 
F C F
I can soar through the heavens like a graceful eagle
 
C F G7 C
I can swing from the wings of a butter-fly
 
F C G7
I can chase the wind down the canyons of my mind
 
F C
I can catch it in the corner of my memory
 
F C G7
I can make it breathe a breath of life into an old love that has died
 
F G7 C
And I can stand and reminisce a while
 
F C F C
In my mind I can be anything I want to be
 
F C F C
In my mind I can do anything I want to do
 
F G7 C
Except make my mind forget you
 
F C F
I can take a journey to the end of the rainbow
 
C F C G7
I can go there and back and never leave my room
 
C F C F
I can change a heartache into a tiny snowflake
 
C F G7 C
And I can take December and turn it into June
 
F C F C
In my mind I can be anything I want to be
 
F C F C
In my mind I can do anything I want to do
 
F G7 C
Except make my mind forget you

How to play I Can

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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.

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