Yes I Was
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[Intro: ]
Fm C# G# Fm C# G#
Verse 1:
G#
Did I merry way too young
C#
Did I think he was the one
D#
Did I find out I was wrong
G#
Yes I did
Verse 2:
Have I watched my babies grow
Have I taught them all I know
Have I raised them all alone
Yes I have
Chorus:
C# D# G#
All that I know is these are the places that I've been
C# A#m D#
Every mistake I made is a part of who I am
C# D# Fm C#
Was I a fool to always trust so much in love
A#m D# G#
Was I wrong, was I right, yes I was
Interlude:
Fm C# G#
Verse 3:
Did I wait tables all night long
Work my fingers to the bone
Did I struggle to be strong
Yes I did
Verse 4:
Have I grown up way too fast
Have I learned from all my past
Have I found some peace at last
Yes I have
Chorus:
All that I know is these are the places that I've been
Every mistake I made is a part of who I am
Was I a fool to always trust so much in love
Was I wrong, was I right, yes I was
Solo:
G# C# D# G#
Chorus:
C# D# G#
All that I know is these are the places that I've been
C# A#m D#
Every mistake I made is a part of who I am
C# D# Fm C#
Was I a fool to always trust so much in love
A#m D# C#
Was I wrong, was I right, yes I was (Yes I was, was I)
A#m D# G#
Was I wrong, was I right, yes I was
Outro:
Fm C# G#
Playing tips:
Put Capo on the first fret and play G shape.
How to play Yes I Was
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 Fm. 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.