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I Got A Name

Jim Croce

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Got A Name by Jim Croce

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E   E

Verse
LiEke The Pine Trees Lining TheG#m Winding Road            C#m​
Ive GoBt A Name, AI've Got BA Name Like ThEe
Singin' BirdG#m And The Croakin' Toad I've GC#mot A Name, I've GotF#7 A Name                 B7​
G#mAnd I Carry It With AMe Like My Daddy Did    E​
G#But I'm Livin' The Dream TC#mhat HeF#7 Kept Hid      B7​

Hook
G#mMovin' Me Down The Highway,    A​
G#mRollin' Me Down The Highway MC#7ovin' AheadA So Life                B​
Won't Pass Me By   D​

Verse 2
LikEe The North Wind Whistlin' DoG#mwn The Sky I've Got A C#mSong, Ive Got A Song  A       B              E​
LiEke The Whippoorwil: AG#mnd The Babies' Cry  C#m​
I've GoF#7t A Song, Ive Got A SB7ong
G#mAnd I Carry It WiAth Me And I Sing ItE Loud If It GG#ets Me Nowhere, I Go ThereC#m ProuF#7d

Instruments
  E   G#m   C#m A B   E
  E B   C#m   F#7   B7

Bridge
EAnd I'm Gonna Go There Free Like The Fool I Am And I'll AlwG#mays Be Ive Got A Dream,C#m Ive            A           B​
Got A Dream TheEy Can Change Their Minds But They Can't ChG#mange Me Ive Got A Dream,                  C#m               F#7​
I've Got A Dream AB7nd I KnG#mow I Can Share It If YouA Want Me To If You're EGoin' My Way, T'l
Go With You

Outro
  D   D   E
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Got A Name?

The chords for I Got A Name are: E, G#m, C#m, B, A, F#7, B7, G#, C#7, D

What is the original key of I Got A Name?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing I Got A Name?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Got A Name in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Got A Name be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Got A Name on ukulele?

Chord I Got A Name can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Got A Name?

I Got A Name uses 10 chords: E, G#m, C#m, B, A, F#7, B7, G#, C#7, D

What is the easiest way to play I Got A Name?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Got A Name released in?

I Got A Name was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Got A Name?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Got A Name to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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