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James Arthur - Can I Be Him Chords

ChordsA, E, D, F#m, C#m
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram


[A]You walked into the [E]room, and now my heart has been [D]stolen
[A]You took me back in [E]time to when I was [D]unbroken
Now you’re all I [A]want, and I knew it [E]from the very first [D]moment
Cause a light came [F#m]on when I heard that [E]song
And I want you to [D]sing it again


[A]I swear that every [E]word you sing, you wrote them [D]for me
Like [A]it was a private [E]show, but I know you never [D]saw me
When the lights come [F#m]on and I’m on my [E]own
Will you be there to [D]sing it again
Could [A]I be the one you [E]talk about in all your [D]stories
Can I be [A]him


[A]I heard there was [E]someone but I know he don’t [D]deserve you
[A]If you were mine I’d [E]never let anyone [D]hurt you
I wanna dry those [F#m]tears, kiss those [E]lips
It’s all that I’ve been [D]thinking about
‘Cause a light came [F#m]on when I heard that [E]song
And I want you to [D]sing it again


[A]I swear that every [E]word you sing, you wrote them [D]for me
Like [A]it was a private [E]show, but I know you never [D]saw me
When the lights come [F#m]on and I’m on my [E]own
Will you be there to [D]sing it again
Could [A]I be the one you [E]talk about in all your [D]stories


Can I be the [F#m]one, [C#m]can I be the [F#m]one [C#m]
Can I be the [F#m]one, [C#m]oh, [D]can I, can I be [E]him
Won’t you [A]sing it [E]again, oh, when you [D]sing it again
Can I be [D]him, oh, [A]sing it [E]again, yeah
Oh, when you [D]sing it again, can I be [D]him


[A]I swear that every [E]word you sing, you wrote them [D]for me
Like [A]it was a private [E]show, but I know you never [D]saw me
When the lights come [F#m]on and I’m on my [E]own
Will you be there [D]will you be there
Can [A]I be the one you [E]talk about in all your [D]stories


Can I be [A]him, [E]can I be [D]him
Can I be [A]him, [E]can I be [D]him

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AlbumBack from the Edge
GenresPop
Year2016
KeyA

How to play Can I Be Him on Guitar (Step-by-step)

James Arthur - Can I Be Him on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Can I Be Him uses these transitions most often: E → D (24), A → E (18), and D → A (16). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A - E chord transition.

1. A → E chord transition

To move from A to E;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
A to E

2. E → D chord transition

To move from E to D;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
E to D

3. D → A chord transition

To move from D to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
D to A

4. D → F#m chord transition

To move from D to F#m;

  1. While playing D, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 4.
D to F#m

5. F#m → E chord transition

To move from F#m to E;

  1. While playing F#m, lift your pinky from D string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 4 to D string fret 2.
  4. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

6. F#m → C#m chord transition

To move from F#m to C#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 4 to B string fret 2.
  3. Lift your pinky from D string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 4.
  4. Place middle finger on D string fret 2.

7. C#m → D chord transition

To move from C#m to D;

  1. While playing C#m, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
  2. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Can I Be Him.

  • Can I Be Him includes 79 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Can I Be Him contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Can I Be Him connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → A: 17%
    • D → E: 3%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → D: 14%