I Was Here
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VERSE 1:
Em C
I wanna leave my footprints on the sands of time
G
Know there was something that
D
Meant something that I left behind
Em
When I leave this world,
C
I'll leave no regrets
Am
Leave something to remember,
D
So they won't forget
VERSE 2:
Em C
I want to say I lived each day,
Am D
Until I die
Em C G D
And know that I meant something in somebody's life
Em
The hearts I have touched,
C
Will be the proof that I leave
Am
That I made a difference
D
And this world will see
[Refrão]Em C
I was here...
G D
I lived, I loved
Em C
I was here...
G D Em C
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
G D Em
And it was more than I thought it would be
C G D
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
Em C
I was here...
G D
I lived, I loved
Em C
I was here...
G D Em C
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
G D Em
And it was more than I thought it would be
C G D
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
Em C G D
I was here...
BRIDGE: C
Em D
I just want them to know
G
That I gave my all,
Did my best
D
Brought someone some happiness
C D
Left this world a little better just because...
Em C G D
I was here...
[Refrão]Em C
I was here...
G D
I lived, I loved
Em C
I was here...
G D Em C
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
G D Em
And it was more than I thought it would be
C G D
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
Em C G D
I was here...
How to play I Was Here
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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.