Be A Man - The Malefactors
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Bm A G F# x2
 
[Verse 1]
Bm
Too blind to see
A G
Amateur eye of an outlying star
Bm A Bm A G
But don't let it fall, no, not till you know who you are
Bm A G
Head in the clouds, you don't know what it's like down on the ground
Bm A Bm A G
But give it one chance, you'll lose all the fears that you found
 
Bm A G F# x3
 
[Chorus]
F# Bm A
Drop my head in your hands, in your hands
F# Bm G
Beg myself, "be a man, be a man"
F# Bm G
But they don't understand, understand
F# Bm A G
I'm not taking this chance, no, not again
 
Bm A G F# x3
 
[Verse 2]
Bm A
Don't make me do this again, I can't go through it again
G F#
Doesn't it show, I'm tired (tired)
Bm A
The red falling down from your eyes, while you point and pretend that I'm crying
G F#
You say you're fine, I say you're a liar, oh
Bm A
You're holding my hand like a leader, while I'm pleading with you to stay here
G F#
But we both know you're far away
Bm A
And I can lie, stay dignified and watch you leave
G F#
But I'm begging you to stay
 
[Chorus]
F# Bm A
Drop my head in your hands, in your hands
F# Bm G
Beg myself, "be a man, be a man"
F# Bm G
But they don't understand, understand
F# Bm A G
I'm not taking this chance, no, not again

How to play Be A Man

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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