L I Am
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Intro
Em Em G G C G G G
[Verso 1]
Em G
I told my parents not to worry if I got home late
Em
No I couldn't find a reason I was leaving
G
I believed that this was part of our fate
Em
It wasn't just a feeling I couldn't calm it down
G
I tried to hide my demons but they're all around
Em
You thought that I was good, that I was good, that I was good
G G
But I was not okay
[Refrão]
C
There's something in the water
G
There's something in the storm
D
But I'll be here forever
G
For everything and more
C
So throw me in the river
G
Or throw me at the doors
D
To round up all the troops
G
So we can Normandy the shore
C
We'll listen when it's heavy
G
And listen when we're torn
D
But please don't you defend me
For falling on my sword
C
You might feel like you're losing
G
But you don't keep the score
G
It's not your time to go yet
Em
Sincerely truly yours
[Verso 2]
Em
I know sometimes it gets hard
G G
Don't let yourself get discouraged
Em
I promise you're not alone
G G
And I know that for certain
Em
Hope you're looking for the truth
G G
Always keep on running towards the light
Em
Oh it's only cause of Jesus
D G
We'll make it through the ni-i-ight
[Refrão]
C
There's something in the water
G
There's something in the storm
D
But I'll be here forever
For everything and more
C
So throw me in the river
G
Or throw me at the doors
D
To round up all the troops
So we can Normandy the shore
C
We'll listen when it's heavy
G
And listen when we're torn
D
But please don't you defend me
G
For falling on my sword
C
You might feel like you're losing
G
But you don't keep the score
D
It's not your time to go yet
G
Sincerely truly yours
{Break}
D/F# Em
I took a path
D C
I went away
I have regrets
G
I should've stayed
D/F# Em
The universe
D C
He has a name
I talk to him
G
And he talks back to me everyday
D/F# Em
I thought life
D C
Was supposed to be
A certain way
G
But now I see
D/F# Em
I'ma part of you
D C
And you're a part of me
In the Eternities
[Refrão]
C
There's something in the water
G
There's something in the storm
D
But I'll be here forever
G
For everything and more
C
So throw me in the river
G
Or throw me at the doors
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To round up all the troops
D
So we can Normandy the shore
C
We'll listen when it's heavy
G
And listen when we're torn
D
But please don't you defend me
For falling on my sword
C
You might feel like you're losing
G
But you don't keep the score
D
It's not your time to go yet
G
It's not your time to go yeeeeet
Sincerely truly yours
How to play L I Am
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 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.