The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson

Key: F · 81 BPM · 3/4

The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-vi-V progression — variation of the Axis progression: F-Bb-Dm-C. At 81 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-vi-V progression (Variation of the Axis progression) in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-vi-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1EE-A-C#m-B
Capo 3DD-G-Bm-A
Capo 5CC-F-Am-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 F
  • 0:02 Bb
  • 0:04 Dm
  • 0:06 C
  • 0:08 F
  • 0:10 Bb
  • 0:14 C
  • 0:16 F
  • 0:18 Bb
  • 0:20 D
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:24 F
  • 0:26 Bb
  • 0:28 Dm
  • 0:30 C
  • 0:32 Bb
  • 0:34 Csus4
  • 0:36 F
  • 0:38 Dm
  • 0:39 C
  • 0:40 Bb
  • 0:41 C
  • 0:44 F
  • 0:50 Bb
  • 0:52 Dm7
  • 0:54 C
  • 0:56 F
  • 0:58 Bb
  • 1:00 Dm7
  • 1:02 C
  • 1:04 Bb
  • 1:06 C
  • 1:08 F
  • 1:10 Dm
  • 1:12 Bb
  • 1:14 Dbdim
  • 1:16 F
  • 1:26 Bb
  • 1:28 Dm7
  • 1:30 C7
  • 1:32 F
  • 1:34 Bb
  • 1:36 Dm7
  • 1:38 C
  • 1:40 Bb
  • 1:42 C
  • 1:44 F
  • 1:46 Dm
  • 1:48 Bb
  • 1:50 Db
  • 1:52 Dm
  • 1:54 C
  • 1:56 Bb
  • 1:58 Db
  • 2:00 Dm
  • 2:02 Bdim
  • 2:04 Bb
  • 2:07 C7

Frequently asked questions

What key is The Way I Am in?

The Way I Am is in F major.

What chords does The Way I Am use?

The core of The Way I Am cycles through F, Bb, Dm, C (4 chords).

What is the tempo of The Way I Am?

The Way I Am runs at 81 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does The Way I Am use?

The Way I Am follows the I-IV-vi-V progression. It's a variation of the Axis progression.

What capo should I use for The Way I Am?

Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.

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