I Am A Man
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verse 1:
C Bb C Bb
How could I fail to understand
C Bb
You were not a "righteous man"?
C Bb
You were something different.
C
Something more like I AM.
Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb
But I am so unworthy. So undeserving. I'm just so dirty.
C Bb C
Still You came down for me.
Bb C Bb
You walked upon this dirty ground for me.
C Bb
You wore thorns on Your brow for me.
[Refrão] Dm C Dm
What am I supposed to say, when I don't understand?
C Dm C Dm C (let ring)
Your way is not my way - You are a God, and I am.. I am a man.
verse 2:
C Bb C
How could my pride make me forget
Bb C
I'm not the One who was sent?
Bb C Bb C
I am someone different; someone more like a man.
Bb C Bb C
But You are, You are so holy, surrounded by glory.
Bb C Bb
You're just so worthy.
C Bb C
But still, I nail You down for me.
Bb C
I throw You on this dirty ground for me.
Bb C Bb
I push thorns on Your brow for me.
[Refrão]
Dm C Dm
What am I supposed to say, when I don't understand?
C Dm C Dm C (let ring)
Your way is not my way - You are a God, and I am.. I am a man.
How to play I Am A 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 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.