Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am Chords

ChordsG, Em, C, D

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

GIfyouwereEmfalling,CthenIwouldDcatchyou.

GYouneedaEmlight,CI’dfindaDmatch.

‘CauseCIDlovetheGwayyousaygoodEmmorning.

AndCyouDtakemethewayIGam.

GIfyouareEmchilly,CheretakemyDsweater.

GYourheadisEmaching,CI’llmakeitDbetter.

‘CauseCIDlovetheGwayyousaygoodEmmorning.

AndCyouDtakemethewayIGam.

GI’dbuyyouEmRogaine,CwhenyoustartDlosingallyourhair.

GSewonEmpatches,CtoallyouDtear.

‘CauseCIDloveyoumorethanGIcouldeverEmpromise.

AndCyouDtakemetheGwayIam,Emhmm

CYouDtakemetheGwayIam,Emhmm

CYouDtakemethewayIGam.

ArtistIngrid Michaelson

AlbumGirls and Boys

GenresIndie, Indie Folk

Year2007

KeyG

DifficultyEasy

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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

2. Em → C chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

3. C → D chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

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%