What You Are
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Intro: C C C F
verse 1
C F C G7sus4 C
All the ladies, on the lake they start to dance
C F C
Its been a long time, don't you wish you had the chance
[Refrão]
G
What do you wish you were?
G Em F C
Do you wish you were the silence on the moon?
C G C F C C
Nobody knows but maybe you will be soon
verse 2
C F C G7sus4 C
I used to think the sidewalk was the way
C F C
Always waiting for my lucky day
verse 3
C F C
Over and over every patch of gray
C F C
One day inside me I was lucky anyway...
[Refrão]
G
What do you wish you were?
G Em F
Do you wish you were the light of every star?
C G C F C
Nobody knows but, maybe that's just what you are
Bridge
Em F
All night count all the singing stars
Em F G
Alright is where you want to know you are
Instrumental
C F C F C
Outro
G
What do you wish you were?
G Em F
Do you wish you were the light of every star?
C G C F C
Nobody knows.. but maybe that's just what you are
C G C F C
Nobody knows.. but maybe that's just what you are
C G C F C
Nobody knows.. but maybe that's just what you are
How to play What You Are
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 C. 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.