Take Me As I Am
View chords used in this chart
Intro: E4 E4/F G4 G4/F# F5 G4/F#
A F C
Take me as I am
D9
Someone you don't know
F
Even in the dark
D9
You may not be sure
A F C
Take me while you can
D9
I can see you standing in the
smoky entrance
F
Giving up your good
intentions
C Cm Bb9
Leave the shadows dancing
F C Cm
Dancing on their own
Bb9 F
Let the moment free you now
C Cm Bb9
And leave it all behind you
F C Cm
I'll know where you've gone
passagem rápida
Bb9 D9 (D9 D9/C G/B G/Bb D)
Let the world go on
A F C
Take me as I am
D9
I may disappear
F
Fade into the night
D9
Lighter than your thoughts
A F C
Take me while you can
D9
Never knowing who or what you
F
are until you're
Living with the unfamiliar
C Cm Bb9
Leave the shadows dancing
F C Cm
Dancing on their own
Bb9 F
Let the moment free you now
C Cm Bb9
And leave it all behind you
F C Cm
I'll know where you've gone
(passagem rápida)
Bb9 D9 ( C/E F C9 G/B G G/Bb G)
Let the world go on
Dm Dm/C G/B
There's a place where fear won't find you
G/Bb
Where your secret dreams remind you
Dm Dm/C G/B
This is all you have to know and
G/Bb
This is all you have to go on
Dm Dm/C G/B
Everything you have inside you
G/Bb
Everything you need to guide you
Dm Dm/F
This is all you have to know and
G9 Bb9 D9 | D9 |
This is all you have to go on
A F C
Take me as I am
D9
Someone you could know
F
Even as we speak
D9
You could change your mind
A F C
Take me while you can
D9
Even if you shine a light into the mirror
F
You won't see me any clearer
C Cm Bb9
Leave the shadows dancing
F C Cm
Dancing on their own
Bb9 F
Let the moment free you now
C Cm Bb9
And leave it all behind you
F C Cm
I'll know where you've gone
Bb9 F
Let the world go on
C Cm Bb9 ....
Leave the shadows dancing...(segue)
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 E4. 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.