Now playing

Read My Name

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Chris De Burgh - Read My Name
CAPO: 4th Fret
AmFor every child that Dmhas been born, there Gis a chance to Cshine,
And Dmeveryone can Amhave a dream Euntil the end of E7time,
So Amlive for every Dmmoment as the Gworld keeps turning 'Cround,
And Dmlift your hands up Amto the sky and Esay it loud and proud,
"I have been Amhere, Dread Gmy Amname, Dread Gmy Amname!"
For every child that Dmhas been born, there Gis a chance in Clife,
To Dmtry it all and Ambe someone with Ewhat we have inE7side,
So Amdon't give up and Dmdon't give in, just Ggive it all inCstead,
And Dmraise your voice aAmbove the crowd and Elet them know you've said..
"I have been Amhere, Dread Gmy Amname, Dread Gmy Amname
With Fall I've got I've Gtaken part,
I've Emade a difference Amto the world,
I Fhave been here, just Gread my Cname____!"
AmEndlessly aDmmazing and inGventive that we Care,
We Dmdive the deepest Amoceans and we Ereach out for the E7stars,
And Amone day there will Dmbe a man aGcross the uniCverse,
Who'll Dmsay "I come from AmPlanet Earth" and Ethese will be his words..
"I have been Amhere, Dread Gmy Amname, Dread Gmy Amname
With Fall I've got I've Gtaken part,
I've Emade a difference Amto the world,
I Fhave been here, just Gread my Cname____!"
AmAnd when the darkness Dmhas to fall and Gcomes the end of Cdays,
Then liDmft your hands up Amto the sky and Esay it once aE7gain....
E"I have Cbeen Fhere and I have Gtaken part,
I've Emade a difference Amto the world,
I Fhave been here, just Gread my Cname____!"
AmDa da da, Dmda da da da, Gda da da Amda da Cda, 
Da da da Dmda, da Amda da da, da da Eda da da E7da, yea-ea-a-ea-Ama
"DmI have Ambeen Ghere... Cjust read my Dname
DmI've taAmken Gpart... Creach for the Dstars,
ADmcross the AmuniGverse... Cwe come from DPlanet Earth."

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Read My Name

by Chris de Burgh

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Chris De Burgh - Read My Name

CAPO: 4th Fret

Am Dm G C

For every child that has been born, there is a chance to shine,

Dm Am E E7

And everyone can have a dream until the end of time,

Am Dm G C

So live for every moment as the world keeps turning 'round,

Dm Am E

And lift your hands up to the sky and say it loud and proud,

Am D G Am D G Am

"I have been here, read my name, read my name!"

Dm G C

For every child that has been born, there is a chance in life,

Dm Am E E7

To try it all and be someone with what we have inside,

Am Dm G C

So don't give up and don't give in, just give it all instead,

Dm Am E

And raise your voice above the crowd and let them know you've said..

Am D G Am D G Am

"I have been here, read my name, read my name

F G

With all I've got I've taken part,

E Am

I've made a difference to the world,

F G C

I have been here, just read my name____!"

Am Dm G C

Endlessly amazing and inventive that we are,

Dm Am E E7

We dive the deepest oceans and we reach out for the stars,

Am Dm G C

And one day there will be a man across the universe,

Dm Am E

Who'll say "I come from Planet Earth" and these will be his words..

Am D G Am D G Am

"I have been here, read my name, read my name

F G

With all I've got I've taken part,

E Am

I've made a difference to the world,

F G C

I have been here, just read my name____!"

Am Dm G C

And when the darkness has to fall and comes the end of days,

Dm Am E E7

Then lift your hands up to the sky and say it once again....

E C F G

"I have been here and I have taken part,

E Am

I've made a difference to the world,

F G C

I have been here, just read my name____!"

Am Dm G Am C

Da da da, da da da da, da da da da da da,

Dm Am E E7 Am

Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da da da, yea-ea-a-ea-a

Dm Am G C D

"I have been here... just read my name

Dm Am G C D

I've taken part... reach for the stars,

Dm Am G C D

Across the universe... we come from Planet Earth."

About Read My Name Chords by Chris de Burgh

Learn how to play Read My Name by Chris de Burgh with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Read My Name chords”, “Read My Name guitar chords”, or “Chris de Burgh Read My Name chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Read My Name chords and for experienced players who want accurate Read My Name lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Dm, G, C, E, E7.

FAQ — Read My Name by Chris de Burgh

How do I play "Read My Name" by Chris de Burgh on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Read My Name" by Chris de Burgh on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Read My Name" by Chris de Burgh free?

Yes. The chords for "Read My Name" by Chris de Burgh are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Read My Name" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Read My Name" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Read My Name"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Read My Name" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Read My Name" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Read My Name" by Chris de Burgh with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Chris de Burgh below.

What key is "Read My Name" in?

The chords for "Read My Name" show the original chord names (including Am, Dm, G, C, E, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.