The Way I Am
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Intro: D G D G D
[Verso 1]
G D G D
I'm sorry, baby, I really tried to change
A/C# Bm F#m D
It's like there's somethin' broken in my brain
G D Bm A G E/G#
The more I try to fix it, the less I understand
A D
But you still love me just the way I am
[Verso 2]
D G D
Yeah, I know it's always mostly me to blame
Bm G A
But I can't outrun the wild that's in my veins
D/F# G D Bm A G
I'm a walkin' contradiction, but a well-intentioned man
A D
So you still love me just the way I am
[Refrão]
A Bm A G D
You know that you are the damnedest most beautiful thing I've ever seen
A F# Bm A E
You could have had anyone in the world that you wanted
Em7 A
But you wanted me
[Verso 3]
D G D
I swear the world is spinnin' way too fast
A/C# Bm F#m D
'Cause I'm still learnin' lessons from my past
G D/F# Bm A G E
And sometimes I let the moments slip right through my hands
A D
But you still love me just the way I am
Instrumental / Break
D G D Bm G A
G D/F# Bm A G E D A D
[Refrão]
A Bm A G D
You know that you are the damnedest most beautiful thing I've ever seen
A F# Bm A E
You could have had anyone in the world that you wanted
Em7 A
But you wanted me
Outro:
D G D
So I guess I'm just a horse you'll never break
A/C# Bm F#m D
And I'm probably always gon' be this way
G D Bm A G E
But I'll always come runnin' when you reach out your hand
A A# Bm G E
'Cause you still love me just the way I am
A D
You still love me just, just the way I am
A D
Just the way I am
G D G
Just the way I am
D A D A D
Mm
How to play The Way I Am
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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.