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The Way I Am

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C#m B E G# G#m
C#m B E
C#m B E G# G#m C#m
(C#m)                                  B  E  
I'm not very good at just paying attention
C#mI'm not very gooBd at remembering things Ethat you say
C#mI'm not very gooBd at persuing redemptionE  
C#mI'm not very gooBd at concealing the hand EthaG#t I G#mplayC#m  
(C#m)          A          E   G#   G#m  C#m  
I'ts the way I am, you'll never change
The way I am, or rearrange
The way I am, just let me be
The way I am, I'ts the way I am
(C#m)   B  E  
I'm not really sure of the coming attractions
I'm not really sure of the illusions we read on the wall
I'm not really sure of the preaching we practice
I'm not really sure if we notice it before we fall
I'ts the way I am, you'll never change
The way I am, or rearrange
The way I am, just let me be
The way I am, I'ts the way I am
(C#m)   E  A  
F#mI'm not very good at just pEaying attention
AI'm not very good at remembering things
I'm not very good at pursuing redemption
I'm not very good at concealing the hand that I 
play when I'm trying so hard just to beat you
I'm not really good at controlling my fate
I'm not really good at controlling my anger
I'm not really good at subduing my hate
F#mI'm not really good
EI'm not really good
AI'm not really good
I'ts the way I am, you'll never change
The way I am, or rearrange
The way I am, just let me be
The way I am, I'ts the way I am
(love this song! enjoy playing)

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The Way I Am

by Staind

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

G#m

F#m

C#m B E G# G#m

C#m B E

C#m B E G# G#m C#m

C#m B E

()

I'm not very good at just paying attention

C#m B E

I'm not very good at remembering things that you say

C#m B E

I'm not very good at persuing redemption

C#m B E G# G#m C#m

I'm not very good at concealing the hand that I play

C#m A E G# G#m C#m

()

I'ts the way I am, you'll never change

The way I am, or rearrange

The way I am, just let me be

The way I am, I'ts the way I am

C#m B E

()

I'm not really sure of the coming attractions

I'm not really sure of the illusions we read on the wall

I'm not really sure of the preaching we practice

I'm not really sure if we notice it before we fall

I'ts the way I am, you'll never change

The way I am, or rearrange

The way I am, just let me be

The way I am, I'ts the way I am

C#m E A

()

F#m E

I'm not very good at just paying attention

I'm not very good at remembering things

I'm not very good at pursuing redemption

I'm not very good at concealing the hand that I

play when I'm trying so hard just to beat you

I'm not really good at controlling my fate

I'm not really good at controlling my anger

I'm not really good at subduing my hate

F#m

I'm not really good

I'ts the way I am, you'll never change

The way I am, or rearrange

The way I am, just let me be

The way I am, I'ts the way I am

(love this song! enjoy playing)

About The Way I Am Chords by Staind

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

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Is "The Way I Am" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "The Way I Am" in?

The chords for "The Way I Am" show the original chord names (including C#m, B, E, G#, G#m, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.