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Imi

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[Intro]
Db Cm/Eb Fm7 Abadd2 Db Cm/Eb Fm9 Abadd2 Abmaj9/Bb Ab/C
Dbadd2All my lifeBbm9  
I wasEbadd4  
Ooh, mine was a lBadd2/Abover of a wrong kindBbmadd2  
Keep what you tell me
I know why
[Interlude]
Db Bbm7 Fm7/Eb Ebadd4 Db6 Bbm7 Fm7/Eb Ebadd4
[Verse 1]
AbLiving in a Db/Ablonesome waEbadd4y
Had me looking other wayAbmaj7/Ebs
Ab'Cause I am, Db/AbI am, I am lost here, again
But on a bDbright Ab/Cfall moBbmrning, I'm wAbith it
I stEb/Good a little while within Fit
MDban, you have to kEb/Gnow
KEbnow the way
[Chorus]
It DbgoesBbm7  Fm7/Eb  
I am, I Ebadd4am, I am, I am
It DbgoesBbm7  Fm7/Eb  
I am, I Ebadd4am, I am, I am
[Verse 2]
DbIf forgiveness is a chore
What you waiting Abfor?
We been here bAb/Ebefore
And EbI can't FmignoDb/Fre it anymoBbmreGb  Fm7  
You kEbnow the way it gFmoes
Eb/GHow  Fm/Abmuch  Bbm7long-Ab/Cer   then? (I'll show you in)
[Chorus]
  Db     Bbm7    Fm7/Eb
I am, I Ebadd4am, I am, I am
   Db     Bbm7    Fm7/Eb
I am, I Ebadd4am, I am, I am
[Post-Chorus]
 Db Bbm7 Fm7/Eb Ebadd4 Db/F Bbm7 Fm7/Eb Ebadd4
[Interlude]
Db
If Abthat ain't just the tDbruth
I am, I am, I am, I am
I lAbike you, I like youEb  
                        Dbmaj9  Abmaj7  Ebsus4 (improvise in Eb mixolydian while keeping pedal Eb)
And that ain't nothing new
[Outro]
And if it Dbdon't happen like thatBbm  
Well, then it dFm7/Ebon't happen at aEbadd4ll
DbKeep what you tell me
Now I won't lieAb  

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Imi

by Bon Iver

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cm/Eb

Fm7

Abadd2

Fm9

Abmaj9/Bb

Ab/C

Dbadd2

Bbm9

Ebadd4

Bbm7

Fm7/Eb

Db6

Db/Ab

Abmaj7/Eb

Bbm

Eb/G

Ab/Eb

Db/F

[Intro]

Db Cm/Eb Fm7 Abadd2 Db Cm/Eb Fm9 Abadd2 Abmaj9/Bb Ab/C

Dbadd2 Bbm9

All my life

Ebadd4

I was

Badd2/Ab Bbmadd2

Ooh, mine was a lover of a wrong kind

Keep what you tell me

I know why

[Interlude]

Db Bbm7 Fm7/Eb Ebadd4 Db6 Bbm7 Fm7/Eb Ebadd4

[Verse 1]

Ab Db/Ab Ebadd4

Living in a lonesome way

Abmaj7/Eb

Had me looking other ways

Ab Db/Ab

'Cause I am, I am, I am lost here, again

Db Ab/C Bbm Ab

But on a bright fall morning, I'm with it

Eb/G F

I stood a little while within it

Db Eb/G

Man, you have to know

Know the way

[Chorus]

Db Bbm7 Fm7/Eb

It goes

Ebadd4

I am, I am, I am, I am

Db Bbm7 Fm7/Eb

It goes

Ebadd4

I am, I am, I am, I am

[Verse 2]

If forgiveness is a chore

What you waiting for?

Ab/Eb

We been here before

Eb Fm Db/F Bbm Gb Fm7

And I can't ignore it anymore

Eb Fm

You know the way it goes

Eb/G Fm/Ab Bbm7 Ab/C

How much long-er then? (I'll show you in)

[Chorus]

Db Bbm7 Fm7/Eb

Ebadd4

I am, I am, I am, I am

Db Bbm7 Fm7/Eb

Ebadd4

I am, I am, I am, I am

[Post-Chorus]

Db Bbm7 Fm7/Eb Ebadd4 Db/F Bbm7 Fm7/Eb Ebadd4

[Interlude]

Ab Db

If that ain't just the truth

I am, I am, I am, I am

Ab Eb

I like you, I like you

Dbmaj9 Abmaj7 Ebsus4 (improvise in Eb mixolydian while keeping pedal Eb)

And that ain't nothing new

[Outro]

Db Bbm

And if it don't happen like that

Fm7/Eb Ebadd4

Well, then it don't happen at all

Keep what you tell me

Now I won't lie

About Imi Chords by Bon Iver

Learn how to play Imi by Bon Iver with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Imi chords”, “Imi guitar chords”, or “Bon Iver Imi 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 Imi chords and for experienced players who want accurate Imi lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Db, Cm/Eb, Fm7, Abadd2, Fm9, Ab/C.

FAQ — Imi by Bon Iver

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Is "Imi" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Imi" in?

The chords for "Imi" show the original chord names (including Db, Cm/Eb, Fm7, Abadd2, Fm9, Ab/C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.