Verse 1: Em C I wanna leave my footprints on the sands of time G Know there was something that D Meant something that I left behind Em When I leave this world, C I'll leave no regrets Am Leave something to remember, D So they won't forget Chorus: Em C I was here... G D I lived, I loved Em C I was here... G D Em C I did, I've done, everything that I wanted G D Em And it was more than I thought it would be C G D I will leave my mark so everyone will know Em C I was here... G D I lived, I loved Em C I was here... G D Em C I did, I've done, everything that I wanted G D Em And it was more than I thought it would be C G D I will leave my mark so everyone will know Em C G D I was here... Verse 2: Em C I want to say I lived each day, Am D Until I die Em C G D And know that I meant something in somebody's life Em The hearts I have touched, C Will be the proof that I leave Am That I made a difference D And this world will see Chorus: Em C I was here... G D I lived, I loved Em C I was here... G D Em C I did, I've done, everything that I wanted G D Em And it was more than I thought it would be C G D I will leave my mark so everyone will know Em C I was here... G D I lived, I loved Em C I was here... G D Em C I did, I've done, everything that I wanted G D Em And it was more than I thought it would be C G D I will leave my mark so everyone will know Em C G D I was here... Bridge: C Em D I just want them to know G That I gave my all, did my best D Brought someone some happiness C D Left this world a little better just because... Em C G D I was here... Chorus: Em C I was here... G D I lived, I loved Em C I was here... G D Em C I did, I've done, everything that I wanted G D Em And it was more than I thought it would be C G D I will leave my mark so everyone will know Em C G D I was here... This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
I Was Here chords by Beyoncé
Suggested strumeverywhere 4/4
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Prefer something simpler: whole-bar ballad d – – –
How to play I Was Here on ukulele
The strumming pattern that fits is the everywhere 4/4: d – d u – u d –. The groove sits around 76 bpm, a relaxed pace. On this page the song is in E minor. Chord-wise this is an easy one: everything sits at the rookie level. Let chords ring through the verses, then add strums as the chorus swells
5 ukulele chords used in "I Was Here" by Beyoncé: Am, C, D, Em and G
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