Ill Be Your Man
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Intro:
Guitar 1 [capo 3]:
C/F Bb/F C/F Bb/F
[A/D] [G/D] [A/D] [G/D] A/D: xx0655 G/D: xx0433
guitar 2 [capo 3]:
C/F Bb/F C/F Bb/F 1
[A/D] [G/D] [A/D] [G/D] A/D: xx0909 G/D: xx0787
Verse 1:
F Bb C F
[D] [G] [A] [D]
Where were you when I need...ed you so
Dm
[Bm]
Where were you when I called your name
F Bb C F
[D] [G] [A] [D]
Where are you now when I need you again
Dm Csus4 C Csus2 C
[Bm] [Asus4] [A] [Asus2] [A]
I guess that things just stay the same
Verse 2:
Where's the feelin' you told me you had
The feelin' you said would never change
I was again just like all the rest
I guess that things just stay the same
Chorus (w/background vocals second time only):
F Bb C F Bb C F
[D] [G][A] [D] [G] [A][D]
But if we ever meet again (meet again)
Bb C F Bb C F
[G] [A] [D] [G] [A] [D]
And if-a you need a true lovin' friend (true lovin' friend)
Bb C F Bb C F
[G] [A] [D] [G][A] [D]
Just look my way and give me a smile (give me a smile)
Bb C
[G] [A]
And you can stay with me a...
1: Dm Bb C Bb/C C
[Bm][G] [A] [G/A][A]
whi-hi-hile [to verse 3]
2: Dm
[Bm]
while [to coda]
Verse 3:
If I could start all over again
You know I'd start again with you
So says my heart but my mind can see
That what we had is through
[repeat chorus]
Coda:
(Dm) C
[(Bm)] [A]
As long as you can (long as you can, long as you can, long as you can)
[N.C.]
I'll be your...
Eb AbaddBb Fsus2 Fsus4 F6/9
[C] [FaddG] [Dsus2][Dsus4] [D6/9]
/ / / / / / / / / / / / /
...man
FaddG: xx3213 Dsus2: xx0210 Dsus4: xx0233 D6/9: xx0455
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Ill Be Your Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/F. 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.