Handyman
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Intro: C G D9/F# G
C G D9/F# G
C
I'm a sinner
G
I will consider
D9/F# Em
I am my father's son
C
I'm a sinner
G
I must consider
D9/F# G
I've never owned a gun
C
I'm a sinner
G
Seasoned beginner
D9/F# Em
Lucky to be alive
C
I'm a sinner
G
Finished my dinner
D9/F# G
Now I can go outside
C G D9 G
If only yesterday
C G D9 G
Took place tomorrow
C G D9/F# Em
I'd pray for sleep
C G
And wake you and lift your head
C G
So I can fix your hand
C G
I'll be your handyman
C
I'm not brittle
G
I'm just a little
D9/F# Em
Scared of your temperament
C
I'm not brittle
G
I'm just a little
D9/F# G
Scared of my government
C
I'm not brittle
G
Head hurts a little
D9/F# Em
Staring up overhead
C
I'm not brittle
G
I'm just a riddle
D9/F# G
Born of white, blue and red
C G D9 G
If only yesterday
C G D9 G
Took place tomorrow
C G D9/F# Em
I'd pray for sleep
C G
And wake you and lift your head
C G
So I can fix your hand
C G
I'll be your handyman
C
Du-du-duru
G
Du-du-dururu
D9/F# Em
Du-durururu Duuu
C
Du-du-duru
G
Du-du-dururu
D9/F# G
Du-durururu Duuu
How to play Handyman
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.