Killed A Man
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Dm C Dm
I killed a man last night, gave him what he deserved
Dm C Dm
Dug a midnight grave, and I put him in that dirt
Dm C Dm
I woke up this morning, my conscience fully clear
Dm C Dm
Felt closer to Jesus than I ever had in years
F
He can't hurt the ones I love
C
He can't break no angel's heart
Gm Bb
He can't take that whiskey bottle and tear my world apart
F
He can't stand there in the mirror
C
He can't tell me no more lies
Gm Bb Dm
Yeah, I killed a man, I killed a man last night
Dm C Dm
Lord knows he had it comin', his sins were adding up
Dm C Dm
But when he drove that girl away, I finally had enough
Dm C Dm
I coulda pled the fifth, but I poured it down the drain
Dm C Dm
Said that sinner's prayer, and I sent him on his way
F
Now he can't hurt the ones I love
C
He can't break no angel's heart
Gm Bb
He can't take that whiskey bottle and tear my world apart
F
He can't stand there in the mirror
C
He can't tell me no more lies
Gm7 Gm Bb Dm
Yeah, I killed a man, I killed a man last night
Gm C
Wish it didn't take this long
C
But now he's finally gone
Gm7 F
Now he can't hurt the ones I love
C
He can't break no angel's heart
Gm Bb
He can't take that whiskey bottle and tear my world apart
F
He can't stand there in the mirror
C
He can't tell me no more lies
Gm F
He's gone for good this time
Bb C Dm
I killed a man, I killed a man last night
C Dm
I killed a man, I killed a man last night
C Dm
Oh
C C4 F C C4 Dm
I killed a man, I killed a man last night, mm
How to play Killed A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.