Take Me As I Am
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Capo 2nd Fret
Intro: Strum 3 times G
1st Verse:
G G, Em
Radiator says 95
Em, D
but I ain't felt a drop of heat all night
C G
here in this motel there's no tellin me nothin'
G G, Em
I come here five nights a week
Em, D
to clean the toilets and change these sheets
my name's Maggie Duran
C
Baby ain't that somethin'
Chorus:
C G, D
If you want it
C G, D
Come and get it
C
If you want it
Em
Come and get it
D
but understand
Em
You take me as I am
C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, G
2nd Verse:
G G, Em
I know these corners I know these streets
Em, D
Curbside prophets they're yellin' at me
C G
He can save my soul for a drink and a dollar
G G, Em
Yeah he's yelling about my tattoos
Em, D
but We all live with the scars we choose
They might hurt like hell
C
but they all make us stronger
Chorus:
C G, D
If you want it
C G, D
Come and get it
C
If you want it
Em
Come and get it
D
but understand
Em
You take me as I am
C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, C, G
3rd Verse:
G G, Em
Slow to trust but I'm quick to love
Em, D
Push too hard and I give too much
I ain't sayin' I'm perfect
C G
but I promise I'm worth it
G G, Em
Now I'm standing here in front of you
Em, D
Tell me boy what you gonna do
My name's Maggie Duran
C
Baby ain't that somethin'
Chorus:
C G, D
If you want it
C G, D
Come and get it
C
If you want it
Em
Come and get it
D
but understand
C G, D
If you want it
C G, D
Come and get it
C
If you want it
Em
Come and get it
D
but understand
Em
You take me as I am
C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, C, Em, C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, C, G
How to play Take Me As I Am
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.