Family Man
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verse 1
Bb Gm/D#
I know that you love me
Gm
Though I'm young and stupid
F#
I am wild and ruthless
Bb Gm/D#
You're better off without me
Gm
I am more than selfish
F#
I am tired, I'm helpless
F Bb
If I had the time of day
D#
I might give all my days to you
[Refrão]
D#/G D/A
It's not always easy
Bb C
Being a family man
D#/G D/A
Baby, don't leave me
Bb C Bb
I'm just doing what I can to get by
verse 2
Gm/D#
I've come to the land of the free
Gm
I've let loose, I'm faithless
F# Bb
I am lost and chain-less
Gm/D#
Don't go forgetting me
Gm
I don't like most people
F# Gm
But I'm scared, not evil
D#
Every day has its challenges
D#/G
I just never know what day it is
[Refrão]
D/A
It's not always easy
Bb C
Being a family man
D#/G D/A
Baby, don't leave me
Bb C Gm
I'm just doing what I can to get by
Outro
Am
I know we're gonna pull through
Bb C Gm
But darling I need my time away from you
Am
I hope we're gonna make it through
Bb C
But darling I need my time away from you
How to play Family 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 Bb. 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.