Take Me As I Am
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[Verso 1]
E C#
This is no escape
E A E
This is no surrender
E
My dear
E A
This is my parade
E A
My happy ever after
E B
But only if you're here
B A
When I'm lost and broken
[Refrão]
A C#m
Take me as I am
A
Right here where I stand
E B
Open up your arms and let me in
C#m
Out here on my own
A
I know I'm not alone
E
Let me in your heart
B
Right where you stand
A
Take me as I am
[Verso 2]
E C#m
We can take tonight
A
And make it last forever
E
If you dare
C#m
Ooh, we can run away
A
Take the world together
E B
Only if you care
B A
With these words unspoken
A C#m
Take me as I am
A
Right here where I stand
E B
Open up your arms and let me in
C#m
Out here on my own
A
I know I'm not alone
E
Let me in your heart
B
Right where you stand
A
Take me as I am
A G#m
Give a second chance
G
We can take tomorrow
B
Make it better, you and me
B A
Give me one more try
A G#m
Before we say goodbye
Em A G
Right here in this moment, here forever
B
Everyday
[Refrão]
E C#m
Take me as I am
B
Right here where I stand
A
Open up your arms
A C#m
Take me as I am
C#m A
Right here where I stand
A E B
Open up your arms and let me in
B C#m
Out here on my own
A
I know I'm not alone
E
Let me in your heart
B
Right where you stand
B C#m A
Take me as I am
A E B
Take me as I am
B C#m A
Take me as I am
A E B
Take me as I am
B A Am
Take me as I am
How to play Take Me As 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 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.