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I Got A Name

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Got A Name by Jim Croce in the key of A

Intro
  A   A

Verse
LiAke The Pine Trees Lining TheC#m Winding Road            F#m​
Ive GoEt A Name, DI've Got EA Name Like ThAe
Singin' BirdC#m And The Croakin' Toad I've GF#mot A Name, I've GotB7 A Name                E7​
C#mAnd I Carry It With DMe Like My Daddy Did    A​
C#But I'm Livin' The Dream TF#mhat HeB7 Kept Hid     E7​

Hook
C#mMovin' Me Down The Highway,    D​
C#mRollin' Me Down The Highway MF#7ovin' AheadD So Life                E​
Won't Pass Me By   G​

Verse 2
LikAe The North Wind Whistlin' DoC#mwn The Sky I've Got A F#mSong, Ive Got A Song  D       E              A​
LiAke The Whippoorwil: AC#mnd The Babies' Cry  F#m​
I've GoB7t A Song, Ive Got A E7Song
C#mAnd I Carry It WiDth Me And I Sing ItA Loud If It GC#ets Me Nowhere, I Go ThereF#m ProuB7d

Instruments
  A   C#m   F#m D E   A
  A E   F#m   B7   E7

Bridge
AAnd I'm Gonna Go There Free Like The Fool I Am And I'll AlwC#mays Be Ive Got A Dream,F#m Ive            D           E​
Got A Dream TheAy Can Change Their Minds But They Can't ChC#mange Me Ive Got A Dream,                  F#m               B7​
I've Got A Dream AE7nd I KnC#mow I Can Share It If YouD Want Me To If You're AGoin' My Way, T'l
Go With You

Outro
  G   G   A
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for I Got A Name?

The chords for I Got A Name are: A, C#m, F#m, E, D, B7, E7, C#, F#7, G

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: A, C#m, F#m, E, D, B7, E7, C#, F#7, G

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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