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Who Did You Think I Was

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Who Did You Think I Was by John Mayer Trio

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Tab Notation Guide
1. `X` = Muted Note
2. `~` = Sustain / Tie
3. `3(1/4)` = Quarter-Tone Bend
4. `1/2` = Half-Step Bend
5. Tempo 185 Bpm
6. Rests Are Preserved As Rests; Sustained Notes Are Tied Accordingly.
7. Guitar Fingering Is A Practical Realization Of The Written Notes.

Intro notes :
A7 Riff At 185 Bpm, Standard Tuning. Play The Riff With Muted/Dead-Note Hits (X) And A ¼-Tone Bend At The End.
The Intro Repeats The Main A7 Figure Before Moving Into The Verse.

Intro
This Riff Transitions From F#M To G.


[Bass]Note: The Bass Riff Indicates The Notes, Not The Exact Fret Positions.


Verse 1
I Got A7Half A Smile And Zero Shame
I Got A ReA7flection With A Different Name

Pre-Chorus
Got A F#mBrand New Blues That I Can't Explain G

Chorus
Who Did You Think I A7Was?

Verse 2
Every A7Mornin', When The Day Begins
I Make Up My A7Mind, Then Change It Back, Again

Pre-Chorus
I've Been A SF#mhifter Of The Shape I'm IGn

Chorus
Who Did You Think I A7Was?

Pre-Chorus
You Got My F#mNumber, But I Always Knew The Em7add11Score

Chorus
Who Did You Think I A7Was?

Verse 2
Is He The A7One Who Plays The Quiet Songs?
Is He The A7One Who Turns The Ladies On?

Pre-Chorus
Will I Keep SF#mhining 'Til My Light Is Gone? G

Chorus
Who Did You Think I A7Was?

Pre-Chorus
You Got My F#mNumber, But I Always Knew The SEm7add11core

Chorus
Who Did You Think I A7Was?

Guitar Solo
A7
F#m G
A7

Pre-Chorus
F#mHere Is A Line That You Won't Understand G
I'm F#mHalf Of A Boy, But I'm Twice The GMan
Carry The F#mWeight Of The World In The Palm Of My GHand

Chorus
Who Did You Think I A7Was?
Who Did You Think I A7Was?

Outro
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Who Did You Think I Was?

The chords for Who Did You Think I Was are: A7, F#m, G, Em7add11

What is the original key of Who Did You Think I Was?

The original key is A7.

What is the difficulty of playing Who Did You Think I Was?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Who Did You Think I Was in another key?

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

Can Who Did You Think I Was be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Who Did You Think I Was on ukulele?

Chord Who Did You Think I Was can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Who Did You Think I Was?

Who Did You Think I Was uses 4 chords: A7, F#m, G, Em7add11

What is the easiest way to play Who Did You Think I Was?

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 Who Did You Think I Was released in?

Who Did You Think I Was was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Who Did You Think I Was?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Who Did You Think I Was 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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