Be a man
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Intro: C-F-C-F
C F G
The world is quiet, like there\'s no-one around,
C F G
But I feel you beside me.
C F G
I know the secrets you keep locked away inside,
C F
Don\'t understand why you\'re fighting.
G Am Em Am Dm
I know she she must be special, this new girl by your side.
Am Em Dm
I seek the answers when I look into your eyes.
G G7
And it hurts like hell, but I will be strong.
C F G
For once in your life be a man
C F Am G
Just tell me the words, cause I know that you can.
C F G Am
Don\'t leave me with scars that no-one can heal,
F Dm C F C F
For once in your life be a man
C F G
You made me love you, love you right from the start,
C F G
No control in my heart babe
C F G
Don\'t pack your bags yet, give me time to say goodbye.
C F G
Just don\'t leave me wounded, no
Am Em Am Dm
I just hope you will regret the things you do.
Am Em Dm
Come back to me, cause our love is the real thing,
G G7
And it hurts like hell but I will be strong.
C F G
For once in your life be a man
C F Am G
Just tell me the words, cause I know that you can.
C F G Am
Don\'t leave me with scars that no-one can heal,
F Dm C F C F
For once in your life be a man
Am
I knew that I, I fought to keep our love strong.
Dm Am
If you leave me now, you\'ll come running back for more, babe.
And I hope for, and I wish for,
Dm Am
And I pray that the words from your mouth
F G C G G7
Can eventually make you a man
C F G
For once in your life be a man,
C F G Am
When everything stops for minute in your life,
F
I\'ll hope that
C F G
For once in your life be a man
C F Am G
Just tell me the words, cause I know that you can.
C F G Am
Don\'t leave me with scars that no-one can heal,
F Dm C F
For once in your life - be a man
C F
Be a man
Tell me the words
How to play Be a man
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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.