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(G)I am what I (Bm)am.
I am my (Em)own spe cial cre (Dsus)a tion.
(G)So come
take a (Bm)look, give me the (Em)hook or the o (Am7)va tion.
It’s (G)my (B7)world that I (Em)want to have a lit tle pride in, (A7sus)my
(A7)word and it’s not a place I have to hide in.
(G)Life’s not worth a (Bm)damn till you can (Em)say,
“Hey, world!
I (Am7)am what (D9sus)I (G)am!”
(Ab)I am what I (Cm)am.
I don’t want (Fm)praise.
I don’t want (Eb7sus)pit y.
(Ab)I bang my own (Cm)drum.
Some think it’s (Fm)noise.
I think it’s (Bbm)pret ty.
And (Ab)so (C)what if I (Fm)love each feath er and each span gle.
Why not try to see things from a dif f’rent an (Eb)gle.
(Ab)Your life is a (Cm7)sham till you can (Fm)shout out loud, “I (Bbm)am what (Db)I (Ab)am!”
(A)I
am what I (C#m)am,
and what I (F#m)am
(F#m7)needs no ex (Bm11)cus es.
(A)I
deal my own (C#m)deck,
(C#m7)some times the (F#m)ace,
some times the (G#m7)deuc es.
It’s (Amaj7)one
(G#)life and there’s (F#m)no re turn and no de pos it.
(B9)One
life,
so it’s (Bm)time (A)to (G#dim)o (F#m7)pen (Fm)up (Em)your (Dm)clos (B)et.
(Bb)Life’s not (F)worth (Bb)a (Dm)damn till (A)you (Dm)can (Gm)shout,
(Gm7)“Hey, (Gm6)world!
I am
what
I
(Bb)am!”
I Am What I Am — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Am What I Am" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Am What I Am”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Am What I Am"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Am What I Am" by Linda Eder played in?
- I Am What I Am is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Am What I Am"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Am What 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 "I Am What I Am"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Am What I Am"?
- "I Am What I Am" was originally performed by Linda Eder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Am What I Am"?
- This arrangement uses 44 chords: A, A7, Ab, Am7, Amaj7, Asus4, B7, B9, +36 more.
- What other songs by Linda Eder can I play here?
- Try "DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN", "We're All Alone". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Am What I Am". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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