What I Am

by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
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Lyrics

(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.

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.

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