For The Love Of Man
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D
[Verse 1]
D A D
G D
Who could understand what goes on
D A
What is right and what is wrong
D A D G
Why the angels cry, and the heavens sigh
A
When the child is born to live
G D A G A D A G A
But not like you or I
[Chorus]
A
Let the angels ring the bells
Bm E
In the holy halls
A D B7 E
May they hear the voice that calls to them
[Verse 2]
D A D G
For the love of man, who will understand
D
It's alright
A D A G A D
I know it's alright
A D
Down the dusty road
G
To the forest church.
D
Let me wander there
A
Let me wonder why
D A D
On the ocean wave.
G
To the billowing sky
A
Let me wander there
G D A G A D A G A
Let me wonder why
[Chorus]
A
Let the angels ring the bells
Bm E
In the holy halls
A D B7 E
May they hear the voice that calls to them
[Verse 3]
D A D G
For the love of man, who will understand
D
It's alright
A D A G
But I wonder why
A D A G
I wonder why
A D A G
I wonder why
A D A G D
I wonder why
How to play For The Love Of 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 D. 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.