The Way I Am
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Capo 1
Intro: D G D G A
Verse
D C G
Wish I was down on some blue bayou
D A
A bamboo cane stuck in the sand
D C G
But the road I'm on don't seem to go there
D A D
So I'll just dream, and keep on being the way I am
D C G
Wish I enjoyed what makes my living
D A
Did what I do with a willing hand
D C G
Some would run, ah but that ain't like me
D A D
So I'll just dream, and keep on being the way I am
[Refrão]
G D
The way I am don't fit my shackles
A D
The way I am, reality
D C G
I can almost see that bobber dancin'
D A D
So I'll just dream, keep on being the way I am
Bridge: D G D A D D7
[Refrão]
G D
The way I am don't fit my shackles
A D
The way I am, reality
D C G
I can almost see that bobber dancin'
D A D
So I'll just dream, and keep on being the way I am
D A D
So I'll just dream, keep on being the way I am
Outro: D G D G D G D G D
How to play The Way 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 D. 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.