Wherever We Are
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* means one strum down
Capo 4
[Intro]
Cadd9 Em7 Fadd9 G7 Cadd9
[Verse 1]
Cadd9 Em7
I've expected things to come easy
Fadd9 G7 Cadd9
But lately it seems that's not how it's supposed to be
Cadd9 Em7
And I've always known life to be crazy
Fadd9
Can't get everything I want
G7 Cadd9
But I've got much more than I need
F Am Dm F Am Dm
Would you promise me, tell me honestly
F Am Dm
Tell me your thoughts and dreams
G7 Cadd9
Without losing touch with reality
[Verse 2]
Cadd9 Em7
Okay, fine, I want to be famous
Fadd9 G7 Cadd9
Want to be on TV, make people laugh
Cadd9 Em7
And I want the power to go anywhere at any time
Fadd9 G7 Cadd9
Pick up and leave without leaving anyone behind
F Am Dm F Am Dm
But right now, I just want to play this guitar
F Am Dm G7 Cadd9
And sing with you until I fall asleep
[Chorus]
F Am G7 Cadd9
We will never be where we want to be
F
Til we want to be where we are
Am G7 Cadd9
Wake up every day and pray to God
F
That we don't stray too far
F Am G7 Cadd9
We will never be where we want to be
F
Til we want to be where we are
Am G7 Cadd9
Wake up every day and pray to God
F
That we don't stray too far
F Am G7 Cadd9
We will never be where we want to be
F
Til we want to be where we are
Am G7 Cadd9
Wake up every day and pray to God
F G7* Cadd9
That we don't stray too far, too far
[Outro]
Em7 Fadd9 G7
From wherever we are, wherever we are
Cadd9
Wherever we are, wherever we are
How to play Wherever We Are
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cadd9. 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.