Someone Like Me
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"Just before my brother entered through Heaven's gates, he wrote a song
that changed my life. I hope this song gives you an inkling of the impact
he made" - Andy Griggs
Intro: Dsus2 G/C G/B (x2)
D F#7 Bm A G
Way before I was born, the Lord had thought of me
D F#7 Bm A G
Before I knew about heartaches, my whole life He could see
G D F#7 G
Before I knew about Him, He called me by my name
D G
Mmmmm, and he did all of that
A Dsus2 G/C G/B
For someone like me
D F#7 Bm A G
I used to think I was somebody, when I played this ol' guitar
D F#7 Bm A G
But He filled me with His sweet love, and in his eyes now I'm a star
G D F#7 G
Yeah He loves me for what's inside, and that's the way He'll always be
D G
Yeah, and He did all that
A D
For someone like me
D F#7 Bm A G
Well I don't really know, if I could die for someone
D F#7 Bm A G
But I know I couldn't stand there, and watch those people kill my son
G D F#7 G
So maybe Lord it took some time, but now I finally see
D G
Mmmmm, that You did all of that
A Bm A E
For someone like me
G A
Yeah, You did all of that
(no chord) Bb C
For someone just like, oh just like
D
Yeah, just like me
How to play Someone Like Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dsus2. 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.