Man at the Top
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D Bm D G A D Bm G A =
D Bm
Here comes a lawyer, here comes a cop
D G A
Here comes a wrench, here comes a car hop
D Bm
Been goin' on forever, ain't ever gonna stop
G A D
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm A
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm (E string, 2nd fret)
Well, aim your gun son and shoot your shot
G A D
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
/ Dsus2 w/ hammer on D Dsus4 D/ Bm A /
/ D / G A /
D Bm
Now rich man poor man, beggar man thief
D G A
Doctor, lawyer, indian chief
D Bm
The ones we stop to ask a lot
G A D
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm A
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm =
Well, aim your gun son and shoot your shot
G A D
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
/ D / A Bm / G / A D /
Singin' ohhhhhh
repeat
G A Bm
Man at the top says it's lonely up there
D Bm D Bm
If it is man, well, I don't care
G A Bm
=46rom the big white house to the parking lot
G A D
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm
Here comes a banker, here comes a business man
D G A
Here comes a kid with a guitar in his hand
D Bm
Dreamin=92 of his record in the #1 spot
G A D
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm A
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
D Bm =
Well, aim your gun son and shoot your shot
G A D
Everybody wants to be the man at the top
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How to play Man at the Top
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 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.