What It Takes To Be Me
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Intro: G D Em7 Cadd9
verse 1
G D
I bet you thought I was a better man, now you know the truth
Em7 Cadd9
I've been out singing the songs about the wrong outcome guess it finally got through to you
G D
She left her stain on the linens I really thought you would never tell
Em7 Cadd9
No I don't expect to be forgiven cause I'm so wrapped up in myself
[Refrão]
D Em7
And I deserve everything for all the work I've done even if I lose everybody that I've ever loved
Cadd9 G
They just don't understand what it takes to be me
D Em7
And I don't know who they are but I will prove them wrong probably my friends I'm suspicious of everyone
Cadd9
I would give anything just for them to see what it takes to be me
G D Em7 Cadd9
verse 2
G D
I don't know who I am anymore tell me what have I become
Em7 Cadd9
There is something I discovered that attracts lots of lovers while my wife and kids are home
G D
You'd think I'd learn my lesson yeah you'd think I'd stop running around
Em7 Cadd9
Oh but every time that it happens I tell myself that they'll never find out
[Refrão]
D Em7
And I deserve everything for all the work I've done even if I lose everybody that I've ever loved
Cadd9 G
They just don't understand what it takes to be me
D Em7
And I don't know who they are but I will prove them wrong probably my friends I'm suspicious of everyone
Cadd9
I would give anything just for them to see what it takes to be me
Guitar Solo
G D Em7 Cadd9
[Refrão]
D Em7
And I deserve everything for all the work I've done even if I lose everybody that I've ever loved
Cadd9 G
They just don't understand what it takes to be me
D Em7
And I don't know who they are but I will prove them wrong probably my friends I'm suspicious of everyone
Cadd9
I would give anything just for them to see what it takes to be me
G D Em7 Cadd9 G
To be me yeah what it takes to be me
Outro
D Em7 Cadd9 G
How to play What It Takes To Be Me
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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.