A Man Who Is Wise
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Intro
C Dm G7 C G7
If he's wise in the eyes of the Lord
[Verso 1]
C Em F A7
A man who is wise in the eyes of the world
Dm G7 C
May gain fortunes of wealth and fame
F G7 E7 Am
He may own mansions grand with abundance of land
D7 G7
And the whole world his name may proclaim
[Verso 2]
C Em F A7
But a man who is wise in the eyes of the Lord
C F Dm
Will have riches this world can't afford
F C Am
Mansions here can't compare with the one he'll have there
Dm G7 C
If he's wise in the eyes of the Lord
[Ponte]
G7 C
He'll lay up his treasures in heaven
G7 C
Where thieves cannot break through and steal
G7 C Am
He'll walk every day in the straight narrow way
D7 G7
And each vow to the Lord he'll fulfill
[Verso 3]
C Em F A7
Yes a man who is wise in the eyes of the Lord
C F Dm
Will have riches this world can't afford
F C Am
Mansions here can't compare with the one he'll have there
Dm G7 C
If he's wise in the eyes of the Lord.
How to play A Man Who Is Wise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.