When I Am King
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Intro: G Am Bm C Bm Am G
G Am
Day after day
Bm C Bm Am G
He's in his fantasy world
G Am
Yes, he has dreams
Bm C Bm Am G D
He's hanging on to them
Am
Bless the day
C
When I am king
F D
Already, I got my plans
G D D Am G D D Am F D
G Am
Oh, lonely boy
Bm C Bm Am G
Needs to be working on it
G Am
Time slips away
Bm C Bm Am G D
You're living in the future
Am
Ow, bless the day
C
When I am king
F D
Already, I got my plans
G G F D
Am
Ow, bless the day
C
When I am king
F D
Already, ow, got my plans
G Am Bm C Bm Am G
Nanana, nanana
G Am Bm C Bm Am G
Nanana, nanana
G Am Bm C Bm Am C
Nanana, nanana
How to play When I Am King
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 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.