What I Am
View chords used in this chart
Intro/Main Riff :
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This is all based on the sus2 shape :
EADGBE
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Bsus2
Just move it up two D, then down to A, then back to B.
E-----------------------------5-------------------------------2----
B---------2----2--------5------------------------0------------2----
G---------4----4--------------------------2----2---------4---------
D---------4----4------7-------------------2--2---------4-----------
A--2--2-2----2------5------5-------0-0-0-------------2------2------
E------------------------------------------------------------------
Verse :
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Keep repeating the main riff over these words :
I'm not aware of too many things
I know what I know if you know what I mean
(Repeat once)
Philosophy is the talk on a cereal box
Religion is the smile on a dog
I'm not aware of too many things
I know what I know if you know what I mean
De-doo yeah
Chorus:
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Em D
Chuck me in the shallow water
Em D
Before I get too deep
(Repeat once - I think ..)
Then back to the main riff.
The whole song is just these two parts - the sus2 riff
alternating with Em and D for the chorus.
There's a little lead line on guitar over the chorus :
Em D
E---12---15---12-----12---------14---12------
B----------------15------15--15----------15--
G--------------------------------------------
D--------------------------------------------
A--------------------------------------------
E--------------------------------------------
Chuck me in the shallow water
That's about it!
Howard
How to play What 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 Bsus2. 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.