Common Man
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G
As the Maid poured wine and we C began to dine
I D knew I was feeling out of G place
At a table as large as a C river barge
And D I love you written all on your G face
I C appreciate you hospitality
But I G wish that we would D go
Let me G drive us to McDonalds and I'll C talk to you
Concerning D something you should really G know
I'm just a common man
Drive a C common van
My G dog ain't got a pedi{D}gree
If I G have my say
Gonna C stay that way
Cause G high-browed people lose Em their sanity
And a G common man is what I'll be
I'll take a Chevrolet just C anyday
So give your D Daddy back his Mercedes G Benz
And there's some common people I C hang out with
They're my D good time buddies - they're my G friends
And I'd C rather chug-a-lug a mug of Budweiser Beer
Than sip a G crystal glass of D wine
So won't you G make your mind up to C believe in me
And leave this D high living world be{G}hind
Chorus
Yes I'm C happy just being Am free
And I'm C happy just being Am me
And I C hope that you will D see
Chorus
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From Joe Harvie - f5k54@unb.ca
How to play Common Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.