(for A While) I Couldn't Play My Guitar Like A Man
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B A# Dm
For a while I couldn't play my guitar like a man
B A# Dm
Would have done anything to see you again
B A#
Momma said you were gone for good
G
and I'm the lucky one
B A# Dm
For a while I couldn't play my guitar like a man
B A# Dm
hands covered in oil and gasoline
B A# Dm
They come where I go to see where I've been
B A#
Can't finish your work today
G
Goin home
B A# Dm
For a while I couldn't play my guitar like a man
B F Gm F
B F
Baby won't you let me in
Gm F
Get me back on my feet
B F
It's a dream I'm fallin in
Gm F
I wanna play my guitar again
B F G
I wanna play my guitar again
B A# Dm
I saw your friend Leroy on the hill
B A# Dm
playin it straight and doin the deal
B A#
Told him how I lost it all
G
He shook his head
(Repeat first verse)
How to play (for A While) I Couldn't Play My Guitar Like A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.