I Was Me
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Capo: 3
verse 1
G
It's just another day
It's just another year
D
"One step at a time", they say
"One trip, and you're back that way"
C
I don't recognize these eyes
Am
I don't recognize these hands
D
Please believe me when I tell you
That this is not who I am
[Refrão]
G D C Em
If I recover, will you take me back again?
G D Am C
I'm just another, trying hard to fit right in
G D Em
But my photographs remind me of who I used to be
G D Em C
If only I could go back when I was me
verse 2
G
I'll try hard to make this ride
I'll try hard to win this fight
D
"One step at a time", they say
"One trip, and you're back that way"
C
I don't recognize these eyes
Am
I don't recognize these hands
D
Please believe me when I tell you
That this is not who I am
[Refrão]
G D C Em
If I recover, will you take me back again?
G D Am C
I'm just another, trying hard to fit right in
G D Em
But my photographs remind me of who I used to be
G D Em C
If only I could go back when I was me
Bridge
D
Give me strength to fight
G
Help me feel alive again
D
Make me whole inside
G
Instead, this hole inside is killing me
Oh, I'm begging you
[Refrão]
G D C Em
If I recover, will you take me back again?
G D Am C
I'm just another, trying hard to fit right in
G D Em
But my photographs remind me of who I used to be
G D Em C
If only I could go back when I was me
G
How to play I Was Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.