A Man's Gotta Do
View chords used in this chart
[(intro ]4x) D Bb F F
D Bb F
I heard her scream From the tower above
F
My heart it wanted to help
D Bb F
But the soldiers' who guard Would
F
surely stop my attempt
C
Well, a man's gotta do
F
What a man's gotta do
C ( F E D C )
Well, a man's gotta do
C
Well, a man's gotta do
F
What a man's gotta do
C F
Well, a man's gotta do
( D Bb F F ) (2x)
I scaled the wall At night after dark
The coast was o' so clear
When i reached the young maiden's cell
My heart was o' so near
Well, a man's...
( C# D# C# F ) (2x)
( D Bb F F ) (2x)
As we made off Into the night
My maiden in my arms
I thought it was just like the movies
Eat your heart out Errol Flynn!
Well, a man's...
C#
Well, a man's gotta do
D#
What a man's gotta do
C# F
Well, a man's gotta do
C#
Well, a man's gotta do
D#
What a man's gotta do
C# F
Well, a man's gotta do
Well, a man's...
How to play A Man's Gotta Do
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.