Jazzman
Learn how to play Jazzman by Bread with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
INTRO
Bb/G C Dm Ebmaj7 Gm
Lift me, wont you lift me, above the old routine
G# G
Make it nice, play it clean, Jazzman
1st sax solo - Bb/G C
Bb/G C Bb/G Am
When the Jazzmans testifyin a faithless man believes
Bb/G C Bb/G C G
he can sing you into paradise or bring you to your knees
Bb/G C Bb/G Am
Its a gospel kind of feelin a touch of Georgia slide
Bb/G C Bb/G C Dm (F G G# G#)
a song of pure revival and a style thats sanctified
Bb/G C Bb/G C Bb/G
Jazzman take my blues away, make my pain
C Bb/G Am
the same as yours with every change you play
G# G
Jazzman, oh Jazzman
2nd sax solo - Bb/G C
Bb/G C Bb/G Am
When Jazzmans signifyin and the band is windin low
Bb/G C Bb/G C G
Its the late night side of morning in the darkness of his soul
Bb/G C Bb/G Am
He can fill a room with sadness as he fills his horns with tears
Bb/G C Bb/G C Dm
He can cry like a fallen angel when risin time is near
Bb/G C Bb/G C Bb/G
Jazzman take my blues away, make my pain
C BbGG Am
the same as yours with every change you play
Bb/G C Dm Ebmaj7 Gm
Oh lift me, wont you lift me with evry turn around
G# G
Play it sweetly, take me down, oh Jazzman
End sax solo - Bb/G C
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How to play Jazzman
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 Bb/G. 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.