Now playing

As You Are

Chords

5.022 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

EDIT: Updated the chords and added an intro. I've felt all along that the previous version wasn't that "exact
      sounding." After getting my ears tuned to more jazzy chords, this sounds more correct!
Key: A Minor
No Capo
INTRO:  Fmaj7  G6  
[VERSE]
Fmaj7I won't G6give it back again
Fmaj7I won't G6give it back to you
Fmaj7I won't G6give that part again
Fmaj7I won't G6love another you
[PRE-CHORUS]
'Cause Fmaj7honey that hourglass G6got me thinking
You ain't no fAm7riend of mGine
We were Fmaj7moving so fast and you G6got me thinking
Why not keep chAm7asing tGime?
I said, "Fmaj7Honey, I wanna find G6somewhere sacred,
Away from your fAm7lashing lGights.
Fmaj7Honey, I was yours in the dGark of the night."
[CHORUS]
DCome  Gas Eyou Fmaj7are
DCome, Glet Eme Fmaj7take a picture
DCome  Gas Eyou Fmaj7are
Fmaj7
[VERSE]
Fmaj7I won't G6give it back again
More that I’m Fmaj7giving, the G6more you take
I’m Fmaj7feeling forced G6into the intimate
With every Fmaj7move I make G6into your frame
Fmaj7Come on, take anytG6hing you like
Fmaj7Come on, take anytG6hing you like
Fmaj7Come on, take anytG6hing you like
Fmaj7Come on, take anythGing you like
[PRE-CHORUS]
'Cause Fmaj7honey that hourglass G6got me thinking
You ain’t no fAm7riend of mGine
We were Fmaj7moving so fast and the G6sand was sinking
Why not keep cAm7hasing tGime?
Fmaj7Honey, I wanna feel sG6omething sacred,
Away from your fAm7lashing lGights
Fmaj7Honey, I was yours in the dGark of the night
[CHORUS]
DCome  Gas Eyou Fmaj7are
DCome, Glet Eme Fmaj7take a picture
DCome  Gas Eyou Fmaj7are
D    G   E   Fmaj7
[BRIDGE]
CA7ome inside, a little to the right
Get cGomfortable, you're a nFatural
CA7ome inside, it'll be alright
G  F
LA7ove comes at a cost
But nothing’s ever lost
It's just another paradoxG  
The dark was just never jF7ust for us
TA7ake another fast
Try to make it last
But this too, my love, shall passG  
The dark was just never jFust for us
[OUTRO]
 Fmaj7And iGt Amall ends Gthe Fmaj7same
Fmaj7'Cause Gin Amtime evGeryEm7thing must Fmaj7change
Fmaj7Take anoGther fasAm7t
Am7Try to Gmake it Fmaj7last if you want to
Fmaj7But in GtiAm7me everyEm7thing must Fmaj7go

All chords in this song (11)

🎸 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

As You Are

by Kimbra

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fmaj7

Am7

Em7

EDIT: Updated the chords and added an intro. I've felt all along that the previous version wasn't that "exact

sounding." After getting my ears tuned to more jazzy chords, this sounds more correct!

Key: A Minor

No Capo

Fmaj7 G6

INTRO:

[VERSE]

Fmaj7 G6

I won't give it back again

Fmaj7 G6

I won't give it back to you

Fmaj7 G6

I won't give that part again

Fmaj7 G6

I won't love another you

[PRE-CHORUS]

Fmaj7 G6

'Cause honey that hourglass got me thinking

Am7 G

You ain't no friend of mine

Fmaj7 G6

We were moving so fast and you got me thinking

Am7 G

Why not keep chasing time?

Fmaj7 G6

I said, "Honey, I wanna find somewhere sacred,

Am7 G

Away from your flashing lights.

Fmaj7 G

Honey, I was yours in the dark of the night."

[CHORUS]

D G E Fmaj7

Come as you are

D G E Fmaj7

Come, let me take a picture

D G E Fmaj7

Come as you are

Fmaj7

[VERSE]

Fmaj7 G6

I won't give it back again

Fmaj7 G6

More that I’m giving, the more you take

Fmaj7 G6

I’m feeling forced into the intimate

Fmaj7 G6

With every move I make into your frame

Fmaj7 G6

Come on, take anything you like

Fmaj7 G6

Come on, take anything you like

Fmaj7 G6

Come on, take anything you like

Fmaj7 G

Come on, take anything you like

[PRE-CHORUS]

Fmaj7 G6

'Cause honey that hourglass got me thinking

Am7 G

You ain’t no friend of mine

Fmaj7 G6

We were moving so fast and the sand was sinking

Am7 G

Why not keep chasing time?

Fmaj7 G6

Honey, I wanna feel something sacred,

Am7 G

Away from your flashing lights

Fmaj7 G

Honey, I was yours in the dark of the night

[CHORUS]

D G E Fmaj7

Come as you are

D G E Fmaj7

Come, let me take a picture

D G E Fmaj7

Come as you are

D G E Fmaj7

[BRIDGE]

Come inside, a little to the right

G F

Get comfortable, you're a natural

Come inside, it'll be alright

G F

Love comes at a cost

But nothing’s ever lost

It's just another paradox

The dark was just never just for us

Take another fast

Try to make it last

But this too, my love, shall pass

The dark was just never just for us

[OUTRO]

Fmaj7 G Am G Fmaj7

And it all ends the same

Fmaj7 G Am G Em7 Fmaj7

'Cause in time everything must change

Fmaj7 G Am7

Take another fast

Am7 G Fmaj7

Try to make it last if you want to

Fmaj7 G Am7 Em7 Fmaj7

But in time everything must go

About As You Are Chords by Kimbra

Learn how to play As You Are by Kimbra with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “As You Are chords”, “As You Are guitar chords”, or “Kimbra As You Are 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 As You Are chords and for experienced players who want accurate As You Are lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Fmaj7, G6, Am7, G, D.

FAQ — As You Are by Kimbra

How do I play "As You Are" by Kimbra on guitar?

Open the free chords for "As You Are" by Kimbra 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 "As You Are" by Kimbra free?

Yes. The chords for "As You Are" by Kimbra are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "As You Are" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "As You Are"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "As You Are" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "As You Are" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "As You Are" by Kimbra with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kimbra below.

What key is "As You Are" in?

The chords for "As You Are" show the original chord names (including A, Fmaj7, G6, Am7, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.