Lonely Man
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Lonely Man:Elvis Presley.
#1 in USA in 1961.
#1. Original key. Check it out on YouTube.)
D G A D
It's a lonely man who wanders all around.
D G D A A7
It's a lonely man who roams from town to town.
G D
Searchin, always searching for something he can't find,
G D A
Hoping, always hoping, that some day fate will be kind.
#2.
D G A D
It's a lonely man who travels all alone,
D G D A A7
When he has no one that he can call his own.
G D
Always so unhappy, taking shelter where he can,
A A7 D
here I am, come meet a lonely, lonely man.
G D
Always so unhappy, taking shelter where he can,
A A7 D
here I am, come meet a lonely, lonely man.
A A7 D
Here I am, come meet a lonely, lonely man.
REPEAT BOTH VERSES:
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How to play Lonely Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.