That Was Me
View chords used in this chart
The verse is basically G's and C's with the occasional D. Keep in mind
that this is a really simplified version of the song. I'll post a
better version when I have time, but this should get you started.
G 320033
C x32033
VERSE:
Remember back about five years ago
Drivin' down the highway
Saw a kid there by the road
Long blonde dirty hair
His thumb out in the air
That was me
That was me
Remember the kid that walked into your store
The one you told you were sorry
You weren't hiring anymore
So he walked out your door
His head hung toward the floor
That was me
That was me
CHORUS:
D C G
Well I'm the face you've seen a million times
D C G D
The one who never seems to fit in between those lines
C D
I'm every broken dream
G C
This world has left behind
G D G
I'm the face you've seen a million times
Remember the kid you saw that night downtown
Singing on the sidewalk
Guitar case on the ground
He looked down on his luck
So you threw him a buck
That was me
That was me
Remember back about five years ago
Drivin' down the highway
Saw a kid there by the road
Long blonde dirty hair
His thumb out in the air
That was me
That was me
That was me
-Arabella Clauson (arabella@mail.utexas.edu)
How to play That Was Me
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 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.