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You Are What I Am chords by
Gordon Lightfoot
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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G

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You make
A
A

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C

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the time stand still
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D

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G

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You do it now and you always will
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G

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A
A

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You take me as I am
D
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You make me feel like a
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brand new man
Verse 2
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Every time that I fall down

I never get stuck

You got the combination gal
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To get me right back up
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G

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A

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'Cause you are what I am
C
C

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I'm lovin' you forever,
D
D

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G

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if I can
Interlude 1
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A

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D

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Verse 3

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Think about the times we've had

We never been blue

You got the combination gal
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To keep me straight and true
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A
A

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'Cause you are what I am
C
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I'm lovin' you forever, if I can
Verse 4
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You make the time stand still
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D

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You do it now and you
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D

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G

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always will
A
A

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You take me as I am
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D

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You make me feel like a brand man
Interlude 2
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Verse 5
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A

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I know I'm lucky too
C
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Without two or three,
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just me and you
A
A

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'Cause you are what I am
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I'm lovin' you forever, if I can
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • A

  • C

  • D

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of You Are What I Am by Gordon Lightfoot is A major.

The primary chords used in You Are What I Am are A, B, D, E, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of You Are What I Am is approximately 194 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of You Are What 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.

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