A Man Alone
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D F#m
In me you see a man alone
D Bm D
Held by the habit of being on his own
G Em D
A man who listens to the trembling of the trees
A A7
With sentimentals ease
D F#m
In me you see a man alone
D Bm D
Behind the wall he's learned to call his home
G Em D
A man who still goes walking in the rain
A D D7
Expecting love again.
G D
A man not lonely
A7 D D7
Except when the dark comes on
G D
A man learning to live with
Em F#m
Memories of midnights
G A A7
That fell apart at dawn
D F#m
In me you see a man alone
D Bm D
Drinking up Sundays and spending them alone
G Em D
A man who knows love is seldom what it seems
A D D7
Only other people's dreams.
G D
A7 D D7
G D
A man learning to live with
Em F#m
Memories of midnights
G A A7
That fell apart at dawn
In me you see a man alone
Drinking up Sundays and spending them alone
A man who knows love is seldom what it seems
Just other people's dreams.
How to play A Man Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.