Have Mercy On A Man
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D A G D
D
[Verse]
D G D
After 12 years of marriage she did a number on my heart
D G A
The world where I held her she tore that world apart
Bm
And now I live out on the road
G D
I'm making one-night stands
D
Darling, please have mercy
A D
[Chorus]
D G G
D D
Who hadn't loved in way too long
G
Look into my eyes
G A
I can't face this night alone
D G G
This weight on my heart
D Bm
Make it stop for just one night
A
Have mercy on a man
G D G
Baby just turn out the light
[Instrumental]
D A G D G D
[Verse]
D
Well I know that you don't know me
G D
Well enough to ever make this right
D
And I know that you don't owe me
G A
But it might be enough to save my life
Bm
So lay down with me tonight
G D
And let's make love if you can
A A
Darling, please have mercy
D
Have mercy on a man
[Chorus]
G G
Have mercy on a man
D D
Who hadn't loved in way too long
G
Look into my eyes
G A
I can't face this night alone
G
This weight on my heart
G D
Make it stop for just one night
Bm A G
Have mercy on a man
D G D
Baby just turn out the light
[Bridge]
G D
Let's not think about tomorrow
G D
Tomorrow seems like it's a world away
G Bm Em
Girl tonight when you hold me
A A
Let the world slip away
[Chorus]
G G
Have mercy on a man
D D
Who hadn't loved in way too long
G
Look into my eyes
G A
I can't face this night alone
D G G
This weight on my heart
D
Make it stop for just one night
Bm Em D
Have mercy on a man
G D G
Baby just turn out the light
[Outro]
D A
Have mercy on a man
G D G D
Baby just turn out the light
A G D
How to play Have Mercy On A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.