[Intro]
D
[Verse]
D A Bm
Looking at me, through the eye of a needle,
D A Bm
Is a scary thing to do.
D A Bm D A Bm
I feel a mole hill lies in front of me, to climb.
D A Bm
Is your primary purpose in life,
D A Bm
To scrutinize every move I make?
D A Bm D A Bm
'cause if it is, I think your wasting precious time.
[Pre-Chorus]
D Em F#
Well I know that I have got a job to do,
D Dm Em F#
And I know, that my job is pleasing you, but...
[Chorus]
D
I am what I am,
F# Bm F#
The way god made me.
D F#
I am what I am,
Bm F#
Don't try and change me.
[Verse]
D A Bm
Well I know I have my weaknessess,
D A Bm
As you point them out to me.
D A Bm D A Bm
But I'll confront the spots of doubt as they arise.
D A Bm
Never born to be a leader,
D A Bm
But I'll take my role with pride.
D A Bm D A Bm
'cause a soldier with his honours, lies inside.
[Pre-Chorus]
D Em F#
Well I know that I have got a job to do,
D Em F#
As you say, that my job revolves around you, but...
[Chorus]
D
I am what I am,
F# Bm F#
The way god made me.
D F#
I am what I am,
Bm F#
Don't try and change me.
D F#
I am what I am,
Bm F#
The way god made me.
D
I am what I am,
F# Bm F#
Don't try and change me.
D
Change, change, change, change me.
[Solo]
D
D A Bm x4
[Middle 8/ Bridge]
D Em F#
Well I know that I have got a job to do,
D Em F#
But my life, wasn't made for you.
[Outro]
D
I am what I am,
F# Bm F#
The way god made me.
D F#
I am what I am,
Bm F#
Don't try and change me. (Repeat and fade)