For The Man I Loved
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CAPO: 1
Intro: Bb Dm C Bb
verse 1
Dm
I try to remember him the way he used to be
C Bb
The man who's name I've carved on my heart
Dm
I was born inside the warmth and born inside a dream
C Bb
Whenever I dreamt we'd find ourselves apart
[Refrão]
And I cried all my tears
Dm
Drowned in these years
C Bb
Died for the longing of you
For the burning within
Dm
For your kiss on my skin
C Bb Dm C Bb
Pure heart for the man I loved
verse 2
Dm
I try to remember him the way he used to love
C Bb
The man who gave me everything, the rain and the sun
Dm
We danced around the chasm, on the edge we made love
C Bb
And we never feared how far we might fall
[Refrão]
And I cried all my tears
Dm
Drowned in these years
C Bb
Died for the longing of you
For the burning within
Dm
For your kiss on my skin
C Bb
Pure heart for the man I loved
Outro (fade to end)
I'm always yours
Dm
I'm always yours
C Bb
I'm always yours
I'm always yours
Dm
I'm always yours
C Bb Dm C Bb Dm C Bb
I'm always yours
How to play For The Man I Loved
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.