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[Intro]
alternate C and Am, listen for changes
[Verse]
CEverything I do
Surrounds these pAmieces of my life
That often chFange
Or hey, mGaybe I've changed.
CSometimes seeming happy
Can be sAmelf-destructive even when you're saFne
GOnly insane.
FBut don't bother wakGing
GMe today.
[Chorus]
CHere   GI      Cam.
CI'm   Gso    Amyoung.
AmI know I've  been biFtter
I've been jaGded I'm alCone.
CEveGry Cday
CI  bGite my tAmongue.
AmIf you only knew my miFnd was full of razGors
FTo cut you like woAmrd if only suGng.
GBut this is Cmy song, it is my Amsong.
[Verse]
CI live every day
Amlike they'll never be a last one
Gtill they're gone
GAnd they're Fgo-Gne.
CI'm not to proud to beg
AmFor your attention and your friendship and your Gtime
GSo yFou can come and Gget it from now Con
[Chorus]
CHere   GI      Cam.
CI'm   Gso    Amyoung.
AmI know I've  beFen bitter
GI've been jaded I'm Calone.
CEveGry Cday
CI  bGite my tAmongue.
AmIf you only knFew my mind was full of rGazors
FTo cut you like woAmrd if only suGng.
GBut this is Cmy song, it is my Amsong.
[Bridge]
CAnd it's you  (x2)
  C    Am     G(x2)
[Chorus]
CHere   GI      Cam.
CI'm   Gso    Amyoung.
AmI know I've  beFen bitter
GI've been jaded I'm Calone.
CEveGry Cday
CI  bGite my tAmongue.
AmIf you only knFew my mind was full of rGazors
FI'm not sure I can tGake it
FI've nothing strong to Ghold to
FI'm way to old tGo hate you
FMy mind is full of rGazors
FThat cut you like a wAmord if only sGung
This is my sCong
C  G  C
C  G  Am
Am  G  Am
Am  G  C
C  G  C
C  G  Am
Am  G  Am
Am  G  C

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

Brandi Carlile is an American singer-songwriter whose music blends folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. Known for her powerful voice and songwriting, she has garnered significant critical acclaim throughout her career. While the specific meaning of "My Song" isn't detailed, given her diverse musical landscape, it likely carries the heartfelt and expressive qualities that define her work. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a personal narrative, full of raw emotion.

AI-written from these sources:Brandi Carlile — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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My Song

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[Intro]

alternate C and Am, listen for changes

[Verse]

Everything I do

Surrounds these pieces of my life

That often change

Or hey, maybe I've changed.

Sometimes seeming happy

Am F

Can be self-destructive even when you're sane

Only insane.

F G

But don't bother waking

Me today.

[Chorus]

C G C

Here I am.

C G Am

I'm so young.

Am F

I know I've been bitter

G C

I've been jaded I'm alone.

C G C

Every day

C G Am

I bite my tongue.

Am F G

If you only knew my mind was full of razors

F Am G

To cut you like word if only sung.

G C Am

But this is my song, it is my song.

[Verse]

I live every day

like they'll never be a last one

till they're gone

G F G

And they're go-ne.

I'm not to proud to beg

Am G

For your attention and your friendship and your time

G F G C

So you can come and get it from now on

[Chorus]

C G C

Here I am.

C G Am

I'm so young.

Am F

I know I've been bitter

G C

I've been jaded I'm alone.

C G C

Every day

C G Am

I bite my tongue.

Am F G

If you only knew my mind was full of razors

F Am G

To cut you like word if only sung.

G C Am

But this is my song, it is my song.

[Bridge]

And it's you (x2)

C Am G

(x2)

[Chorus]

C G C

Here I am.

C G Am

I'm so young.

Am F

I know I've been bitter

G C

I've been jaded I'm alone.

C G C

Every day

C G Am

I bite my tongue.

Am F G

If you only knew my mind was full of razors

F G

I'm not sure I can take it

F G

I've nothing strong to hold to

F G

I'm way to old to hate you

F G

My mind is full of razors

F Am G

That cut you like a word if only sung

This is my song

C G C

C G Am

Am G Am

Am G C

C G C

C G Am

Am G Am

Am G C

About My Song Chords by Brandi Carlile

Learn how to play My Song by Brandi Carlile with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “My Song chords”, “My Song guitar chords”, or “Brandi Carlile My Song 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 My Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate My Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, F, G.

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What key is "My Song" in?

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