Just A Man
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Am C G D5 X2
Am
Lord knows Im trying
C
Aint dead but Im dying
G
Been wandering for miles
D5
feels like blood in these boots
Am
Man in the mirror
C
Aint lookin familiar
G
They say what dont kill ya
D5
Gets put to good use
Am C G D5
(Mhmm)
Am
Ive tried believing in
C
cocaine and Jesus
G
but one makes me fearless
D5
one fills me with shame
Am
Im done chasing a feeling
C
done looking for meaning
G
So Ill sing me a few songs
D5
then rest in my grave
Am C G D5
Someday I hope you understand
Am
Ive burned all my bridges
C
Now I walk alone
G
My backs toward the place that
D5
called my home
Am
Blood on my face
C
Theres lines in the sand
G
Ive made made some mistakes
D5
I might bend I might break
Am C
IM JUST A MAN
G D5
IM JUST A MAN
Am
Daddy told me son
C
stay away from that poison
G
Itll blacken your flesh
D5
leave an ache in your bones
Am
But the darks hes describing
C
already inside me
G
So Im damned if I do
D5
and Im dammed if I dont
Am
Someday I hope you understand
C
Ive burned all my bridges
G
Now I walk alone
D5
My backs toward the place that I used to call home
Am
Blood on my face
C
Theres lines in the sand
G
Ive made made some mistakes
D5
I might bend I might break
Am C
IM JUST A MAN
G D5
IM JUST A MAN
Am C
THATS ALL I AM
G D5
IM JUST A MAN
How to play Just A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.