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D
She said I can't go back to America soon
It's so goddamn cold it's gonna snow until June
G Em
Yeah, they're freezin' up in Buffalo, stuck in their cars
A G D
And I'm lyin' here 'neath the sun and the stars
D
Customs man tells her that she's gotta leave
She's got a plan hidden up her shirt sleeve
G Em
Wants to find her a captain, a man of strong mind
A G D (D7)
And any direction he blows'll be fine.
[Refrão]
G D
Please don't say man~ana if you don't mean it
A D D7
I have heard those words for so very long
G D
Don't try to describe the ocean if you've never seen it
A G D
Don't ever forget that you just may wind up being wrong
D
Tried and I tried but I don't understand
Never seems to work out the way I had it planned
G Em
Hangin' out in a marina when Steve Martin called
A G D
Singin' anybody there really wanna' get small
D
But women and water are in short supply
There's not enough dope for us all to get high
G Em
I hear it gets better, that's what they say
A G D (D7)
As soon as we sail on to Cane Garden Bay
[Refrão]
G D
Please don't say man~ana if you don't mean it
A D D7
I have heard those words for so very long
G D
Don't try to describe the scenery if you've never seen it
A G D
Don't ever forget that you just may wind up in my song
(spoken: "Alright, let's reggae Reefers'")
SOLO: D G A G D
D
Called all my friends on those cheap nightly rates
Sure was good to talk to the old United States
G Em
While the lights of St. Thomas lie twenty miles west
A G D
I see General Electric's still doing their best
D
I've got to head this boat south pretty soon
New album's old and I'm fresh out of tunes
G Em
But I know that I'll get 'em I know that they'll come
A G D (D7)
Through the people and places and Callwoods Rum
[Refrão]
G D
So please don't say man~ana if you don't mean it
A D D7
I have done your lines for so very long
G D
Don't try to describe a Kiss concert if you've never seen it
A G D
Don't ever forget that you just may wind up being gonged! (gong)
A G D
And I hope Anita Bryant never ever does one of my songs
How to play 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.