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Note: This chord guide is transcribed for guitar use. If opted to play in piano,
      transpose the chords a whole step higher (+2)
Capo on 2nd; Key : B; Standard tuning
[Prelude]
A  E F#m
EHere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam  hmm hmm
A   E   D   A
[Verse 1]
AIf you need a Elove that's true
DNeed someone to Astand by you
EHere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam  hmm  hmm
AIf you need a Ehelping hand, Dneed someone to Aunderstand
EHere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam  yeah.
[Chorus]
EHere I am, I'm reaching out to Dgive you love that you're without
AI can help you Efind what you've been Asearchin' for
EHere I am, come to me, Dtake my hand because I believe
AI can give you Eall the love you Aneed and more
Oh Ehere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam.
[Interlude]
E  D  A
[Verse 2]
My Aworld is such an Eempty place
I Dneed someone to Afill the space
EHere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam
AI've got so much Elove to give
I Dneed someone to Ashare it with
EHere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam.
[Chorus]
EHere I am, I'm reaching out to Dgive you love that you're without
AI can help you Efind what you've been Asearchin' for
EHere I am, come to me, Dtake my hand because I believe
AI can give you Eall the love you Aneed and more
Oh Ehere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam.
EHere I am, I'm reaching out to Dgive you love that you're without
AI can help you Efind what you've been Asearchin' for
EHere I am, come to me, Dtake my hand because I believe
AI can give you Eall the love you Aneed and more
Oh Ehere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam.
[Coda]
     E  DHere I am,  here I Aam (here I am)
Oh, Ehere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam , yeah
Oh, Ehere I am, oh Dhere I am, here I Aam , hmm hmm
End
E  D  A

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The story behind the song

"Here I Am" is a song by Dolly Parton that appeared on her 1971 album Coat of Many Colors. It was re-recorded as a duet with Sia for a film soundtrack, with critics noting its gospel-infused quality and describing it as a "statement of purpose." The collaboration was praised for its "hymnal quality" and for beautifully amplifying the song's desires. At its heart, this song plays like an open declaration of presence and intent.

AI-written from these sources:Here I Am (Dolly Parton song) — Wikipedia ↗Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Here I Am

by Dolly Parton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

Note: This chord guide is transcribed for guitar use. If opted to play in piano,

transpose the chords a whole step higher (+2)

Capo on 2nd; Key : B; Standard tuning

[Prelude]

A E F#m

E D A

Here I am, oh here I am, here I am hmm hmm

A E D A

[Verse 1]

A E

If you need a love that's true

D A

Need someone to stand by you

E D A

Here I am, oh here I am, here I am hmm hmm

A E D A

If you need a helping hand, need someone to understand

E D A

Here I am, oh here I am, here I am yeah.

[Chorus]

E D

Here I am, I'm reaching out to give you love that you're without

A E A

I can help you find what you've been searchin' for

E D

Here I am, come to me, take my hand because I believe

A E A

I can give you all the love you need and more

E D A

Oh here I am, oh here I am, here I am.

[Interlude]

E D A

[Verse 2]

A E

My world is such an empty place

D A

I need someone to fill the space

E D A

Here I am, oh here I am, here I am

A E

I've got so much love to give

D A

I need someone to share it with

E D A

Here I am, oh here I am, here I am.

[Chorus]

E D

Here I am, I'm reaching out to give you love that you're without

A E A

I can help you find what you've been searchin' for

E D

Here I am, come to me, take my hand because I believe

A E A

I can give you all the love you need and more

E D A

Oh here I am, oh here I am, here I am.

E D

Here I am, I'm reaching out to give you love that you're without

A E A

I can help you find what you've been searchin' for

E D

Here I am, come to me, take my hand because I believe

A E A

I can give you all the love you need and more

E D A

Oh here I am, oh here I am, here I am.

[Coda]

E D A

Here I am, here I am (here I am)

E D A

Oh, here I am, oh here I am, here I am , yeah

E D A

Oh, here I am, oh here I am, here I am , hmm hmm

End

E D A

About Here I Am Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Here I Am by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Here I Am chords”, “Here I Am guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Here I Am 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 Here I Am chords and for experienced players who want accurate Here I Am lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, A, E, F#m, D.

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