Who Am I
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Intro: Bb Bb/A Gm7 Gm7/F Eb Eb/D Cm Cm/F
Bb
Who am I?
Bb/A Gm
Can I condemn this man to slavery
Gm/F Eb Eb/D
Pretend I do not feel his agony
Cm7
This innocent who bears my face
F7
Who goes to judgement in my place
Bb
Who am I?
Bb/A Gm
Can I conceal myself forever more?
Gm/F Eb Eb/D
Pretend I'm not the man I was before?
Cm7
And must my name until I die
F7
Be no more than an alibi?
Bb
Must I lie?
Bb/A Gm
How can I ever face my fellow men?
Gm/F Eb Eb/D
How can I ever face myself again?
Cm7
My soul belongs to God, I know
F7
I made that bargain long ago
D/F# D
He gave me hope when hope was gone
Gm Gm Em7
He gave me strength to journey on
Bb/F F
Who am I? Who am I?
Bb Ab6 F# Bb/F
I am Jean Valjean!
D D7/F#
And so Javert, you see it's true
Gm Gm/F C/E
That man bears no more guilt than you!
Bb/F
Who am I?
F Bb
2-4-6-0-1!
How to play Who Am I
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 Bb. 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.