Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]If you were [Em]falling, [C]then I would [D]catch you.
[G]You need a [Em]light, [C]I’d find a [D]match.
[chorus]
‘Cause [C]I [D]love the [G]way you say good [Em]morning.
And [C]you [D]take me the way I [G]am.
[verse 2]
[G]If you are [Em]chilly, [C]here take my [D]sweater.
[G]Your head is [Em]aching, [C]I’ll make it [D]better.
[chorus]
‘Cause [C]I [D]love the [G]way you say good [Em]morning.
And [C]you [D]take me the way I [G]am.
[verse 3]
[G]I’d buy you [Em]Rogaine, [C]when you start [D]losing all your hair.
[G]Sew on [Em]patches, [C]to all you [D]tear.
[Closing]
‘Cause [C]I [D]love you more than [G]I could ever [Em]promise.
And [C]you [D]take me the [G]way I am, [Em]hmm
[C]You [D]take me the [G]way I am, [Em]hmm
[C]You [D]take me the way I [G]am.
How to play The Way I Am on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 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.
The Way I Am uses these transitions most often: C → D (14), D → G (11), and Em → C (11). 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 G - Em chord transition.
1. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
2. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
3. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
The Way I Am chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Way I Am.
- The Way I Am includes 50 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- The Way I Am contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how The Way I Am connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → Em: 9%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → D: 11%