Man Against The World
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[Intro] you may want to pick the piano intro (not that hard to find, try it)
or play the first verse chords (doesnt fit with the original! but sounds not so bad ):
[Intro]
F C Dm C Bb C Dm Bb F C
[Verses 1-4]
F C
Have you ever walked alone at night
Dm C Bb
Like a man against the world?
C Dm C Bb
No one takes your side,
Bb C
A boat against the tide.
F C
When your faith is shaken, You start to break,
Dm C Bb
And your heart can't find the words.
C Dm
Tossed upon the sand
Gm7 F C F
I give you a man against the world
F C
All the people cheer till the end is near
Dm C Bb
Then the hero takes a fall.
C Dm C Bb
They'll drag you through the mud.
Bb C
You're only flesh and blood.
F C
Oh I've walked the path from dark to light
Dm C Bb
And have yet to come to terms.
C Dm
Alone I take my stand,
Gm7 F C F
I'm only a man against the world.
[Bridge]
C
But love!
Bb
Like a distant reminder,
F
It tugs at my shoulder,
C
It calls me home.
C
I shout!
Gm
Can a single voice carry?
Bb
Can I find sanctuary?
F C Eb
Within your arms?
F Eb
Someday when the answer's clearer
F Eb
Someday when I even the score
F
You'll reach and you'll find me near you
C
Right beside you
D C D
Forevermore
[Verses 5-6]
G D
But for now I walk the night alone,
Em D C
Like a man against the world.
D Em D
A brand new day will shine,
C D
Through the avalanche of time.
G
Though the road is long,
D
But the feeling's strong,
Em D C
And the fire within still burns.
C Em
Alone I take my stand,
Am7 G D G
I give you a man against the world
[Instrumental]
G D Em D C D Em G D Dsus2 G
How to play Man Against The World
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.