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Just The Way I Am chords by
Dolly Parton
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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(Dolly Parton)

If you hear me crying in the night

Pretend that you don't hear
A
A

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me it's alright
G
G

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A
A

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Don't ask me why I'm crying,
D
D

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please don't make a sound
A
A

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D
D

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I don't know why, it's just the way I am

And if you think I act a little strange

And you don't understand
A
A

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when I do things
G
G

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A
A

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Like running through the fields
D
D

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while the rain is pouring down
A
A

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D
D

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I don't know why, it's just the way I am
Verse 2
D
D

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G
G

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A
A

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And even though you may
D
D

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not understand me
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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I hope that you'll accept me like I am
G
G

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A
A

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For there are many sides of me,
D
D

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G
G

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my mind and spirit must be free
D
D

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And I might smile when

other folks would frown
A
A

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D
D

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I don't know why, it's just the way I am
Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 3
Eb
Eb
6

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I might go out chasing butterflies
Bb
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And if I fail to catch one I might cry
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
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And if you want me you might find
Eb
Eb
6

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me in the meadow walking 'round
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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I don't know why, it's just the way I am
Verse 4
Eb
Eb
6

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I might be home and busy cleaning house

And in the middle of my
Bb
Bb

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work I might go out
Ab
Ab
4

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And go play games with
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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children at the playground

It makes me happy,
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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and that's just the way I am
Verse 5
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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And even though you may
Eb
Eb
6

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not understand me
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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I hope that you'll accept me like I am
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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For there are childish sides of me
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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My mind and spirit must be free
Eb
Eb
6

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I might smile when you think I should frown
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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I don't know why, it's just the way I am
Outro 1
Eb
Eb
6

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Eb

    6

  • Bb

  • Ab

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Just The Way I Am by Dolly Parton is D major.

The primary chords used in Just The Way I Am are D, A, G, Eb, Bb, Ab.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, G, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Just The Way I Am is approximately 194 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Just The Way I Am using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Just The Way I Am. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dolly Parton.

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