Absorbing Man
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Intro: Dm - F - Bb - A -(4x);
Verse I
Dm
You can beat me up
F
Call me names
Bb A
Still my ???? go insane
Dm F
I don't care if you rearrange my face
Bb A
I don't mind
Dm F
You can burn my toys and the books i read
Bb A
Still it won't matter to me
Dm
Coz I'm one big gump
F
I will swallow it up
Bb A
And smile, oh yeah
Chorus:
Bb-C Dm C Bb
Because I'm the incredible absorbing man
Bb-C Dm C Bb
And I'm gonna do the best I can
Bb A
'Til you find me understand
Verse II
(Do verse I chord pattern)
I'm calm, i'm serene
Not a word is getting through to me
when you scream
I'm a sponge, i soak it up
All the crack you put me through
Won't make me give up
(Repeat Chorus repeating first 2 lines first)
Bass slaping
Adlib: Bb-C-Dm C Bb-(2x);
(Do adlib chord pattern)
I will never falter
I will never quit
You'll never find another
??????
(Repeat 4x)
(Repeat Chorus)
How to play Absorbing 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 Dm. 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.