I Got A Name
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Intro: E E4 E E4
E B7 C#m
Like the pine trees lining the winding road
A B7 E B7
I got a name, I got a name
E B7 C#m
Like the singing bird and the croaking toad
F#7 B7
I got a name, I've got a name
G#m A E G#7
And I carry it with me, like my daddy did
C#m F#7 B7
But I'm living the dream, that he kept hid
G#m A G#m C#7
Moving me down the highway, rolling me down the highway
A B7 D A B7 D A B7
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by
E B7 C#m
Like a north wind whistling down the sky
A B7 E B7
I got a song, I got a song
E B7 C#m
Like the whippoorwill and the baby's cry
F#7 B7
I've got a song, I've got a song
G#m A E G#7
And I carry it with me and I sing it loud
C#m F#7 B7
If it gets me nowhere, I'll go there proud
G#m A G#m C#7
Moving me down the highway, rolling me down the highway
A B7 D A B7
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by
Instrumental: E B7 C#m A B7 E B7 E B7 C#m F#7 B7
E
And I'm gonna go there free
B7 C#m
Like the fool I am and I'll always be
A B7 E B7
I've got a dream, I've got a dream
E B7 C#m
They can change their minds but they can't change me
F#7 B7
I've got a dream, I've got a dream
G#m A E G#7
I know I could share it, if you want me to
C#m F#7 B7
If you're going my way, I'll go with you
G#m A G#m C#7
Moving me down the highway, rolling me down the highway
A B7 D A B7
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by
G#m A G#m C#7
Moving me down the highway, rolling me down the highway
A B7 D A B7 D A B7 E
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by...
How to play I Got A Name
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.