Where I Am Now
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Intro: |C#7 |C#7 F#/A#
verse 1:
C#sus2
I've done some foolish things
I've been downright stupid
C#sus2
I've been a sucker for a pretty face
G#5
Lord, I was polluted
C#sus2
When people say, would you go back?
F#
I say, no way, nohow
C#sus2 G#5 C#sus2
Because I like where I am now
verse 2:
C#sus2
I took it hard when I found out
That life just isn't fair
C#sus2
I used to bellyache and moan
G#5
But now I just don't care
C#sus2
I'm making one last victory lap
F#
And then I'll take a bow
C#sus2 G#5 C#sus2
Because I like where I am now
Chorus:
F#
Where I am now
C#sus2
Father time is a friend
F#
I feel at home
G# B5
In my own skin
Solo: C#sus2 G#5 C#sus2 F# C#sus2 G#5 C#sus2
verse 3:
C#5
There ain't no limit to the havoc he can wreak
F#/C# G#5
When a young man slips into his self-destructive streak
C#7
I been east, west, north and south
F#7
But I made it through somehow
C#sus2 G#5 C#
And I like where I am now
C#sus2 G#5 C#
You know, I like where I am now
C#sus2 G#5 F# C#7
I said, I like where I am now
How to play Where I Am Now
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#7. 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.