Like I Am
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D
[Verse]
D
I've got my giants
A
That I can't take down
G
I fight with everything I am
G
But it's hard to stand my ground
D
I've got my secrets
A
That I don't let out
G
I'm afraid the me that no one sees
G
Is too hard to love right now
[Pre-Chorus]
D
So, I focus on my shame
A
And the things that I can't change
G
I'm convinced that perfect's what You want
[Chorus]
D
But somewhere in my desperation
A
You give me this invitation
Bm
To leave the guilt I've carried
G
To know that you accept me
D
Even with my complications
F#m
Your love has no hesitation
Bm A G
You see the good, you see the bad
Bm A
And You love me, you love me
D
Like I am
[Verse]
D
I am not my failures
A
I am not my flaws
G
I am not defined by my mistakes
G
Only by your love
D
But it's a constant battle
A
To believe what's true
G
That your love is unconditional
G
No matter what I do
[Chorus]
D
Somewhere in my desperation
A
You give me this invitation
Bm
To leave the guilt I've carried
G
To know that you accept me
D
Even with my complications
F#m
Your love has no hesitation
Bm A G
You see the good, you see the bad
Bm A
And You love me, you love me
G
Like I am
[Bridge]
A
And You won't go away
Bm
So, I won't be ashamed
A
You are for me
G
You love me like I am
A
And it won't ever change
[Chorus]
D
Somewhere in my desperation
A
You give me this invitation
Bm
To leave the guilt I've carried
G
To know that you accept me
D
Even with my complications
F#m
Your love has no hesitation
Bm A G
You see the good, you see the bad
Bm A
And You love me, you love me
G
Like I am
[Outro]
Bm A
And You love me, you love me
D
Like I am
How to play Like 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 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.