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I Was Me

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Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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Capo 2
If no capo is available, transpose up 2 (harder chords)
[Verse 1]
GIt's just another day
It's just another year
D"One step at a time", they say
"One trip, and you're back that way"
CI don't recognize these eyes
AmI don't recognize these hands
DPlease believe me when I tell you
That this is not who I am
[Chorus]
GIf I reDcover, will you tCake me back agaiEmn?
GI'm just anotDher, trying hAmard to fit right Cin
But my phGotographs reminDd me of wEmho I used to be
If oGnly I could Dgo back wheEmn I Cwas me
[Verse 2]
GI'll try hard to make this ride
I'll try hard to win this fight
D"One step at a time", they say
"One trip, and you're back that way"
CI don't recognize these eyes
AmI don't recognize these hands
DPlease believe me when I tell you
That this is not who I am
[Chorus]
GIf I reDcover, will you tCake me back agaiEmn?
GI'm just anotDher, trying hAmard to fit right Cin
But my phGotographs reminDd me of wEmho I used to be
If oGnly I could Dgo back wheEmn I Cwas me
[Bridge]
DGive me strength to fight
GHelp me feel alright again
DMake me whole inside
GInstead, this hole inside is killing me
And I'm begging you
[Chorus]
GIf I reDcover, will you tCake me back agaiEmn?
GI'm just anotDher, trying hAmard to fit right Cin
But my phGotographs reminDd me of wEmho I used to be
If oGnly I could Dgo back wheEmn I Cwas me
G

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I Was Me

by Imagine Dragons

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Capo 2

If no capo is available, transpose up 2 (harder chords)

[Verse 1]

It's just another day

It's just another year

"One step at a time", they say

"One trip, and you're back that way"

I don't recognize these eyes

I don't recognize these hands

Please believe me when I tell you

That this is not who I am

[Chorus]

G D C Em

If I recover, will you take me back again?

G D Am C

I'm just another, trying hard to fit right in

G D Em

But my photographs remind me of who I used to be

G D Em C

If only I could go back when I was me

[Verse 2]

I'll try hard to make this ride

I'll try hard to win this fight

"One step at a time", they say

"One trip, and you're back that way"

I don't recognize these eyes

I don't recognize these hands

Please believe me when I tell you

That this is not who I am

[Chorus]

G D C Em

If I recover, will you take me back again?

G D Am C

I'm just another, trying hard to fit right in

G D Em

But my photographs remind me of who I used to be

G D Em C

If only I could go back when I was me

[Bridge]

Give me strength to fight

Help me feel alright again

Make me whole inside

Instead, this hole inside is killing me

And I'm begging you

[Chorus]

G D C Em

If I recover, will you take me back again?

G D Am C

I'm just another, trying hard to fit right in

G D Em

But my photographs remind me of who I used to be

G D Em C

If only I could go back when I was me

About I Was Me Chords by Imagine Dragons

Learn how to play I Was Me by Imagine Dragons with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Was Me chords”, “I Was Me guitar chords”, or “Imagine Dragons I Was Me 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 Was Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Was Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, Am, Em.

FAQ — I Was Me by Imagine Dragons

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What key is "I Was Me" in?

The chords for "I Was Me" show the original chord names (including G, D, C, Am, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.