Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

I Cant Be Myself

Chords

4.514 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
C    G   C
[Verse 1]
CIt's a way of mine to G7say just what I'm Cthinking
And to do the things G7I really want to Cdo
And you wFant to change the part of me I'm Cproud of
So I can't be mysG7elf when I'm with Cyou
[Verse 2]
Oh you never liked the G7clothes I wear on CSunday
Just because I don't belG7ieve the way you Cdo
But FI believe the Lord knows I'm unhCappy 
Cause I can't be mysG7elf when I'm with CyouC7  
[Chorus] 
FI can't be myself and be what Cpleases you
And down dFeep inside I dCon't believe   G7that you want me to
And it's nFot my way to take so long decCiding 
That I can't be mysG7elf when I'm with Cyou
[Solo]
C    G   C
[Chorus] 
FI can't be myself and be what Cpleases you
And down dFeep inside I dCon't believe   G7you'd want me to
And it's nFot my style to take so long decCiding 
That I can't be mysG7elf when I'm with Cyou
[Outro]
No, I can't be myseG7lf when I'm with yCou

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

I Cant Be Myself

by Merle Haggard

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C G C

[Verse 1]

C G7 C

It's a way of mine to say just what I'm thinking

G7 C

And to do the things I really want to do

F C

And you want to change the part of me I'm proud of

G7 C

So I can't be myself when I'm with you

[Verse 2]

G7 C

Oh you never liked the clothes I wear on Sunday

G7 C

Just because I don't believe the way you do

F C

But I believe the Lord knows I'm unhappy

G7 C C7

Cause I can't be myself when I'm with you

[Chorus]

F C

I can't be myself and be what pleases you

F C G7

And down deep inside I don't believe that you want me to

F C

And it's not my way to take so long deciding

G7 C

That I can't be myself when I'm with you

[Solo]

C G C

[Chorus]

F C

I can't be myself and be what pleases you

F C G7

And down deep inside I don't believe you'd want me to

F C

And it's not my style to take so long deciding

G7 C

That I can't be myself when I'm with you

[Outro]

G7 C

No, I can't be myself when I'm with you

About I Cant Be Myself Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play I Cant Be Myself by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Cant Be Myself chords”, “I Cant Be Myself guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard I Cant Be Myself 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 I Cant Be Myself chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Cant Be Myself lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, G7, F, C7.

FAQ — I Cant Be Myself by Merle Haggard

How do I play "I Cant Be Myself" by Merle Haggard on guitar?

Open the free chords for "I Cant Be Myself" by Merle Haggard 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 "I Cant Be Myself" by Merle Haggard free?

Yes. The chords for "I Cant Be Myself" by Merle Haggard are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "I Cant Be Myself" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "I Cant Be Myself" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "I Cant Be Myself"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "I Cant Be Myself" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "I Cant Be Myself" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Cant Be Myself" by Merle Haggard with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Merle Haggard below.

What key is "I Cant Be Myself" in?

The chords for "I Cant Be Myself" show the original chord names (including C, G, G7, F, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.