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(Bsus2)I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean.
Phi los o phy
is the talk on a (Bsus2)ce re al box.
Re li gion
is the (Asus2)smile on a dog.
I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean.
(Em)Choke me in the (D)shal low wa ter,
be (Em)fore I get too deep.
(Bsus2)What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what?
What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what?
(Bsus2)I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean.
Phi los o phy
is a walk on the (Bsus2)slip per y rock.
Re li gion
is a (Asus2)light in the fog.
I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean.
(Em)Choke me in the (D)shal low wa ter,
be (Em)fore I get too deep.
(Bsus2)Choke me in the (Dsus2)shal low wa ter be (Asus2)fore I get too deep.
Choke me in the (Dsus2)shal low wa ter be (Asus2)fore I get too deep.
What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what you are?
What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or
what?
Don’t let me get too deep.
Don’t let me get too (Asus2)deep.
(Bsus2)What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what?
(Bsus2)What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what?
What I Am — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"What I Am" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 144 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 “What I Am”
- Why does "What I Am" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "What I Am".
- What key is "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians played in?
- What I Am is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What I Am"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "What I Am"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What I Am"?
- "What I Am" was originally performed by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What I Am"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Asus2, Bsus2, D, Dsus2, Em.
- Is this real sheet music for "What I Am"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "What I Am".
- Can I see all the notes in "What I Am"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 144 BPM.