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Ive Gotta Be Me

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

Intro
E F#m7 E F#m7

Verse 1
Whether I'm REight Or Whether I'm WF#m7rong    B7​
Whether I FF#m7ind A Place In This WoB7rld Or Never BeloEng

Chorus
I’ve Gotta Be AMe,G#m7   I've Gotta Be MeA   G#m7​
What Else Can I ABeC#m But What I Am F#m7     B7​

Verse 2
I Want To ELive, Not Merely SurvF#m7ive  B7​
And I Won't F#m7Give Up This Dream
Of B7Life That Keeps Me AlEive

Chorus
I’ve Gotta Be AMe,G#m7  I’ve Gotta Be MeA  G#m7​
The Dream That I ASee MG#m7akes Me WF#m7hat I AmE    A   E​

Bridge
That Far-Away PD#7rize,G#7 A World Of SuccesC#ms     C#m7​
Is Waiting For F#m7Me If I HB7eed The CEmaj7all    E6​
I Won't Settle ADown, Or Settle For LG#m7ess    C#m7​
As Long As There's Half A Chance That F#7I Can Have It AF#m7ll            B7​

Verse 3
I'll Go It AloEne, That's How It Must F#m7Be    B7​
I Can't Be F#m7Right For Somebody EB7lse
If I'm Not Right For EMe

Chorus
I’ve Gotta Be FAreeG#m7, I've Gotta Be FreAe  G#m7​
Daring To ATry, To G#m7Do It Or DF#m7ie
I've BGotta Be EMe C  F  Gm7    C7​

Verse 4
I Can't Be Gm7Right For SomebodyC7 Else
If I'm Not Right For FMe

Outro
I’ve Gotta Be FA#reeAm7, I’ve Gotta Be FrA#ee  Am7​
Daring To A#Try, To Am7Do It Or Die, I’ve GCotta BeF Me
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Ive Gotta Be Me?

The chords for Ive Gotta Be Me are: E, F#m7, B7, A, G#m7, C#m, D#7, G#7, C#m7, Emaj7, E6, F#7

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: E, F#m7, B7, A, G#m7, C#m, D#7, G#7, C#m7, Emaj7, E6, F#7

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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