I'm Still Here
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D A G
I found the pieces in my hand
D A G
They were always there It just took some time for me to understand
D A G
You gave me words I just can't say
D A G
So if nothing else I'll just hold on while you drift away
PRE-CHORUS 1
Em D
Cause everything you wanted me to hide
Em D G A
Is everything that makes me feel alive
CHORUS
D
The cities grow
A
The rivers flow
G
Where you are, I never know
D A G
But I'm still here
D
If you were right and
A
I was wrong
G
Why are you the one who's gone
D A G
And I'm still here
D
I'm still here
VERSE 2 (W/ VERSE RIFF)
D A G
You've seen the ashes in my heart
D A G
You smile the widest when I cry inside and my insides blow apart
D A G
I tried to wear another face
D A G
Just to make you proud, just to make you put me in my place
PRE-CHORUS 2
Em D
But everything you wanted from me
Em D G A
Is everything that I could never be
CHORUS
D
The cities grow
A
The rivers flow
G
Where you are, I never know
D A G
But I'm still here
D
If you were right and
A
I was wrong
G
Why are you the one who's gone
D A G
And I'm still here
D
I'm still here
And I'm still here
BRIDGE
D Em Bm
Maybe tonight, it's gonna be alright
A G
I will get better
D A Bm
Maybe today , it's gonna be okay
A G A
I will remember
VERSE 3 (W/ VERSE RIFF UNTIL FINAL G )
D A G
I held the pieces of my soul
D A G
I was shattered and I wanted you to come and make me whole
D A G
Then I saw you yesterday
D A G
but you didn't notice, you just walked away
PRE-CHORUS 3
Em D
Cause everything you wanted me to hide
Em D
Is everything that makes me feel alive
CHORUS
D
The cities grow
A
The rivers flow
G
Where you are, I never know
D A G
But I'm still here
D
If you were right and
A
I was wrong
G
Why are you the one who's gone
D A G
And I'm still here
OUTRO CHORUS
D
The lights go out
A
the bridges burn
G
Once you're gone, you can't return
D A G
But I'm still here
D
Remember how
A
You used to say
G
I'd be the one to run away
D A G
But I'm still here
D
I'm still here
I'm still here
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Contribuição: Gustavo Patiri Bueno de Camargo(gustavo_pbc@hotmail.com)
How to play I'm Still Here
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 D. 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.