If A Man Answers
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Intro chords:
D Bm G A
Spoken:
You said you need a little time
A little time to yourself
I'm staring down this telephone wonderin'
There might be someone else
D
If a man answers when I call
Bm
I'll just hang up I won't say anything at all
G
If a man answers I know what I'll do
A
I'll lie here awake so I don't dream about you
D
If a man answers this time of night
Bm
At least I'll know somebody's holding you tight
G
If a man answers I won't call again
A
And I'll know where I stand while I twist in the wind
Chorus:
G A
Oh baby I'm just missin' you
F#m Bm
I'm crazy still in love with you
G A
I know my heart will break in two
D
If a man answers, if a man answers
I just gotta tell you girl
Maybe somehow make you see
How much I want you to come back to me
But if a man answers you'll never know
He'll let you sleep while I let you go
Chorus
Play intro chords and picking though the end of the song:
If a man answers you'll never know
If a man answers I'll let you go
If a man answers this time of night
If a man answers he's holding you tight
If a man answers, if a man answers
If a man answers, if a man answers
If a man answers, oh if a man answers
If a man answers, if a man answers
How to play If A Man Answers
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 D. 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.