Just A Man
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Intro: Bb9 C Bb9 C Dm
Odysseus
F
I look into your eyes and I
C
Think back to the son of mine
Dm
You're as old as he was
Dm/C Bb9
When I left for war
(Bb9) F
Will these actions haunt my days?
C/E
Every man I've slain?
Dm Dm/C
Is the price I pay endless pain?
Bb9 C
Close your eyes and spare yourself the view
Dm
How could I hurt you?
Bm9
I'm just a man
C
Who's trying to go home
F C/E Dm
Even after all the years away from what I've know
Dm/C Bb9
I'm just a man
C
Who's fighting for his life
F C/E Dm
Deep down I would trade the world to see my son and wife
Dm/C Bb9 C
I'm just a man
Bb9 C
But when does a comet become a meteor?
Dm
When does a candlе become a blaze?
A4 A
Whеn does a man become a monster?
Bb9 C
When does a ripple become a tidal wave?
Dm
When does the reason become the blame?
A4 A
When does a man become a monster?
Soldiers and Odysseus
Dm A/C#
When does a comet become a meteor?
Dm/C
When does a candle become a blaze? (Forgive me)
G/B
When does a man become a monster? (Forgive me)
Bb9 A4 A
When does a man become a monster? (Forgive me)
Odysseus
I'm just a man
How to play Just A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb9. 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.