Here I Am

by Renee Sandstrom
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Lyrics

They tell you a good girl is qui et and that you should nev er ask why

’cause it on ly makes it hard er to fit in.

You should be hap py, ex cit ed, e ven if you’re just in vit ed, ’cause the win ners need some one to clap for them.

If how you’re liv (F7sus)It’s so hard just wait ing in a line that nev er moves.

you’ve got It’s (F7)time you start ed mak ing

to (Abmaj7)your own rules.

You’ve got to (Eb)scream un til there’s noth ing left, with (Bb)your last breath say, “Here I am,

here I am.”

Make them lis ten ’cause (Eb)there’s no way you’ll be ig nored, not (Bb)an y more, say, “Here I am,

here I am.”

Here I am,

ah, ah, ah.

Here I am,

ah, ah.

You on ly get one life to work it, so who cares if it’s not per fect,

say, “It’s close e nough to per er fect for me.”

Why should you hide from the thun der and the light ning that you’re un der, ’cause there ain’t no bod y else you want to be.

If how you’re liv (F7sus)It’s ing is n’t work ing, in there’s one thing that ’ll help:

you’ve got to (F7)fin ’lly just stop search ing

to (Abmaj7)find your self.

You’ve got to (Eb)scream un til there’s noth ing left, with (Bb)your last breath say, “Here I am,

here I am.”

Make them lis ten ’cause (Eb)there’s no way you’ll be ig nored, not (Bb)an y more, say, “Here I am,

here I am.”

Here I am,

ah, ah, ah.

Here I am,

ah, ah.

You on ly get one

Here I am.

The world (Ab)bet ter make some room,

yeah, move o ver, o ver,

(Ab)’cause you’re com ing through,

’cause you’re com ing through.

Got

Here I am,

ah, ah, ah.

Here I am,

ah, ah, ah.

Here I am.

Here I Am — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Here I Am" by Renee Sandstrom: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 71 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Here I Am”

What key is "Here I Am" by Renee Sandstrom played in?
Here I Am is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Here I Am"?
The arrangement plays at 71 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Here I Am" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Here I Am"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Here I Am"?
"Here I Am" was originally performed by Renee Sandstrom. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Here I Am"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Bb, Cm7, Eb, F, F7.
What other songs by Renee Sandstrom can I play here?
Try "Here I Am". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Here I Am" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Here I Am" by Renee Sandstrom. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Here I Am" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Here I Am" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.