Little Man
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Intro
D#m F#/C# B Em/B Bb Bbadd9 D Dadd9
D#m F#/C# B Em/B
So naive, it helps me to breathe
Bb Bbadd9 D Dadd9
Your smile I keep on file
D#m
You tickle me pink
F#/C#
I love the way you think
B Em/B
So when I'm feeling low I know
Bb Bbadd9
Little man, little man
D Dadd9
I'm by far your greatest fan
F# E D#m E
Little man, I'm endlessly proud of you
F# E
In such a short time span
D#m E
You've filled my heart with song
F# E D#m E
As I grow older and you grow wiser
F# E
Watching my mistakes
D#m E
Memorize where I've gone wrong
F#m C#m
If they fall away, I'll stay with you
F#m C#m
But do as I say, not as I do
E D
Trust me, you'll see
C#
All I want is what is best for you
F# E D#m E
Little man, your head is full of dreams
F# E
If only I could spend one day
D#m E
Touring your imagination
F# E D#m E
Now if I live longer, you'll grow faster
F# E
At recognizing the traps
D#m E
That cause me such frustration
F#m C#m
If they fall away, I'll stay with you
F#m C#m
But do as I say, not as I do
E D
Trust me, you'll see
C#
All I want is what is best for you
F#m C#m
If they fall away, I'll stay with you
F#m C#m
But do as I say, not as I do
E D
Trust me, you'll see
C#
All I want is what is best for you
D#m F#/C# B Em/B
So naive, it helps me to breathe
Bb Bbadd9 D Dadd9
Your smile I keep on file
D#m
You tickle me pink
F#/C#
I love the way you think
B Em/B
So when I'm feeling low I know
Bb Bbadd9
Little man, little man
D Dadd9
I'm by far your greatest fan
How to play Little Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D#m. 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.