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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "What I Am" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "What I Am" with hands-separate practice in B at 144 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "What I Am"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "What I Am" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "What I Am"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "What I Am" is in the key of B at 144 BPM.
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