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Like I Can Chords

Here are the chords for “Like I Can” by Sam Smith — in the key of Gm (Gm, F, A# and Dm). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GmFA#DmCmD#

Chords for Like I Can

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
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 He could be aGmsinner or aFgentleBbman
 He could be yourGmpreacher
 When yourFsoul isBbdamned
 He could be yourGmlawyer
 on aFwitnessDmstandCm 
CmBut he'll never love you
Gmlike IEbcan,Bbcan
 He could be aGmstranger,
 you gave aFsecondBbglance
 He could be aGmtrophy,
 of aFone nightBbstand
 He could have yourGmhumour,
 but IFdon't understDmand, 'causeCm 
CmHe'll never love you
Gmlike IEbcan, can,Bb can
FWhy are you looking down
Dmall the wrongGmroads?
EbWhen mine is the heart
 and theBbsalt of theFsoul
FThere may be lovers who
Dmhold out theirGmhands, but
CmThey'll never love you
Gmlike IEbcan, can,Bbcan
CmThey'll never love you
Gmlike I can, can
 A chanceGmencounter ofFcircumBbstance
 Baby, he's aGmmantra,
 keeps yourFmind entranBbced
 He could be aGmsilence in thisFmayhem
DmBut then againCm 
CmHe'll never love you
 likeGmI can,Eb can, canBb 
FWhy are you looking down
 allDm the wrong roads?Gm 
EbWhen mine is the heart
 and theBbsalt of the soulF 
FThere may be lovers who
 holdDm out their handsGm, but
CmThey'll never love you
 likeGm I can,Eb can, canBb 
CmThey'll never love you
 likeGm I can,Ebcan, canBb 
CmHe'll never love you
 likeGmI can,Ebcan, canBb 
 WeGmboth have demons, that weFcan't standBb 
 IGmlove your demons, likeFdevils canBb 
 IfGmyou're still seeking anFhonest manBb 
 ThenCmstop deceiving, LorEbd, please
FWhy are you looking down ...
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About Like I Can

“Like I Can” by Sam Smith is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Gm, F, A#, Dm, Cm and D# — with the progression centred on Gm, F and A#. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Like I Can — FAQ

What key is “Like I Can” in?

“Like I Can” by Sam Smith is in the key of Gm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Like I Can”?

“Like I Can” uses 6 chords: Gm, F, A#, Dm, Cm and D#.

Is “Like I Can” easy to play on guitar?

“Like I Can” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Like I Can”?

“Like I Can” is performed by Sam Smith.