I Was There
View chords used in this chart
E---------------------------------------6-8~---4-6~|
B-65-5-55555-6-5-6-5-3-3-3-3-3-3-4-3-4-3-6-8-4-6---|
G-55-----------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------------|
A--------------------------------------------------|
E--------------------------------------------------|
2x
F F C D - 3x
VERSO 1:
C Bb C
Looking back upon my life and the places that I've
Bb
been
C Bb C
Pictures, places, girls I've loved I try to
Bb
remember when
C Bb C
Faded memories on the wall, some names I have
Bb
forgotten
C Bb C Bb
But each one is a memory I look back on so often
REFRÃO:
F C F C
I looked into the past and I want to make it last
Bb C
I was there, I was there
VERSO 2:
C Bb C
Looking back what I have done there's lots more
Bb
life to live
C Bb C
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed I question what I can
Bb
give
C Bb C
But I don't let it get me down or cause me too much
Bb
sorrow
C Bb C
There's no doubt about who I am, I always have
Bb
tomorrow
REFRÃO:
F C F C
I looked into the past and I want to make it last
Bb C
I was there, I was there
SOLO:
D C C Bb
C Bb C Bb
Looking back upon my life (On my life)
C Bb C Bb
Faded memories on the wall (On that wall)
C Bb C Bb
Looking now at who I am (Who am I ?)
C Bb C Bb
I don't let it get me down (I don't let it get me down)
C Bb C
Looking back upon my life and the places that I've
Bb
been
C Bb C
Pictures, places, girls I've loved I try to
Bb
remember when,
C Bb C
But I don't let it get me down or cause me too much
Bb
sorrow
C Bb C
There's no doubt about who I am, I always have
Bb
tomorrow
F C F C
I looked into the past and I want to make it last
Bb C
I was there, I was there
OUTRO SOLO:
F C F C Bb C Bb C
CIFRAS:
Bb : X 1 3 3
C : X 3 5 5
D : X 5 7 7
F : 1 3 3
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Bb = X 1 3 3 3 1
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
How to play I Was There
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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.