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Ive Gotta Be Me

Steve Lawrence

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Ive Gotta Be Me by Steve Lawrence in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A Bm7 A Bm7

Verse 1
Whether I'm RAight Or Whether I'm WBm7rong   E7​
Whether I FBm7ind A Place In This WE7orld Or Never BelAong

Chorus
I’ve Gotta Be DMe,C#m7   I've Gotta Be MeD   C#m7​
What Else Can I DBeF#m But What I Am Bm7    E7​

Verse 2
I Want To ALive, Not Merely SurvBm7ive E7​
And I Won't Bm7Give Up This Dream
Of E7Life That Keeps Me AlAive

Chorus
I’ve Gotta Be DMe,C#m7  I’ve Gotta Be MeD  C#m7​
The Dream That I DSee MC#m7akes Me WBm7hat I AAm   D   A​

Bridge
That Far-Away PG#7rize,C#7 A World Of SuccesF#ms     F#m7​
Is Waiting For Bm7Me If I E7Heed The Amaj7Call   A6​
I Won't Settle DDown, Or Settle For LC#m7ess    F#m7​
As Long As There's Half A Chance That B7I Can Have It Bm7All          E7​

Verse 3
I'll Go It AloAne, That's How It Must Bm7Be   E7​
I Can't Be Bm7Right For Somebody E7Else
If I'm Not Right For AMe

Chorus
I’ve Gotta Be FDreeC#m7, I've Gotta Be FreDe  C#m7​
Daring To DTry, To C#m7Do It Or DBm7ie
I've EGotta Be AMe F  A#   Cm7    F7​

Verse 4
I Can't Be Cm7Right For SomebodyF7 Else
If I'm Not Right For A#Me

Outro
I’ve Gotta Be FD#reeDm7, I’ve Gotta Be FrD#ee  Dm7​
Daring To D#Try, To Dm7Do It Or Die, I’ve GFotta BeA# Me
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Ive Gotta Be Me?

The chords for Ive Gotta Be Me are: A, Bm7, E7, D, C#m7, F#m, G#7, C#7, F#m7, Amaj7, A6, B7

What is the original key of Ive Gotta Be Me?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Ive Gotta Be Me?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Ive Gotta Be Me in another key?

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

Can Ive Gotta Be Me be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Ive Gotta Be Me on ukulele?

Chord Ive Gotta Be Me can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Ive Gotta Be Me?

Ive Gotta Be Me uses 12 chords: A, Bm7, E7, D, C#m7, F#m, G#7, C#7, F#m7, Amaj7, A6, B7

What is the easiest way to play Ive Gotta Be Me?

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 Ive Gotta Be Me released in?

Ive Gotta Be Me was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Ive Gotta Be Me?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Ive Gotta Be Me 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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