A Single Man
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Intro: F - F - C - F - F - F - Bb - Bb
verse 1
F C F
A single man-tear slips down his face
Bb F Bb
He shows emotion without a trace
F C F
He hides behind, a mask so strong
F Bb F
Worried that he could be wrong
Bb F
I wish that he could see the way I see him
Bb F
The perfect brother, a man without sin
Gm Bb F
Cause underneath this manly sheen
Bb F
It is my brother, a boy named Dean
Chorus
Bb
A single man-tear
A single man-tear
Gm Bb
A single man-tear
That's all we fear
Solo: F - F - C - Bb - Bb - Bb
verse 2
F C
A single man-tear, that's all I'll spare
F
I bury Feelings, don't Show I care
Bb F
Even though I'm haunted, must be the man Daddy wanted
Wish I could be as strong as Sam
Gm Bb F
Blaze my own trail, be my own man
But underneath this broken mask
Bb F
It is my father with all his wrath
Chorus
How to play A Single Man
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 F. 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.