I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (acoustic)
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C G F
It was only last June when her old man ran away
C G F
She couldn't stop cryin' cuz she knew he was gone to stay
C G F
It was ten thirty five on a lonely Friday night
C G F
She was standin' by the bar, Mmm, she was lookin' alright
C5 G5 F5
I asked her if she wanted to dance and she said that all she wanted
C5 G5 F5
was a good man and wanted to know if I thought I was qualified
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C G F
And I said baby don't waste your time
C G F
I know what's on your mind
F Fm Em D7
I may be qualified for a one night stand
Fm G - G
But I could never take the place of your man
C G F x2
C G F
It hurt me so bad when she told me with tears in her eyes
C G F
He was all she ever had and now she wanted to die
C G F
He left her with a baby and another one on the way
C G F
She couldn't stop cryin' cuz she knew he was gone to stay
C5 G5
She ask me if we could be friends and I said
F5
Oh honey, baby that's a dead end, you know
C5 G5 F5
I know that we wouldn't be satisfied
REPEAT Chorus
How to play I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (acoustic)
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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.