I Had Something
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Intro: Em
I had something, it fell from me
C G D
Something strong, like a pounding drum
Em C
Like ringing bells, when I was young
D Em
I had something and it was gone
I had something, made me walk all night
C G D
Made me run from home, made me fight
Em C
I had something, made me feel alone
D Em
Like an orphan waiting for a home
Chorus:
C G D
Every footstep that I take
C D Em
Completes the circle my life makes
C G D
Every living thing has ties that bind
Am7 C Em
What I lost returns with love in time
I heard something, it called to me
C G D
And it told me I was saved
Em C
Not by god and not by words
D Em
Not by any living thing
It was the voice that I once knew
C G D
Of my daughter, of my son
Em C
Not yet born and not yet known
D Em
Another orphan waiting for a home
Chorus:
C G D
Every footstep that I take
C D Em
Completes the circle my life makes
C G D
Every living thing has ties that bind
Am7 C Em
What I lost returns with love in time
Instrumental: Em C G D Em C D Em
Chorus:
C G D
Every footstep that I take
C D Em
Completes the circle my life makes
C G D
Every living thing has ties that bind
Am7 C Em
What I lost returns with love in time
C G D
Every living thing has ties that bind
Am7 C Em
What I lost returns with love in time
How to play I Had Something
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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.