Man Downstairs
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Open D tuning: D A D F# A D
Intro: D C G
[Verso 1]
D
I was a lovesick girl
C
You were the perfect crime
G
Innocence meets its death
Gm
True love tied to a lie
D
You knew how much it hurt
C
You had your sights on me
G
Then went in for the kill
Bb
And I was so deceived
[Refrão]
D Am G
Oh, look what you've done, you son of a gun
Bb G D
You're gonna wish you said your prayers
Am G
You're playing with fire, pathological liar
Gm D
I hope you have fun with the man downstairs
[Verso 2]
D
You're redefining pain
C
But I still wish you well (Wish you well)
G
I hope that you could change
Gm
But I just kid myself (Kid myself)
D
When did you get so heartless?
C
How did I get on your hit list?
G
Used to be such a good kid
Gm
Now I'm screaming good riddance
[Refrão]
D Am G
Oh, look what you've done, you son of a gun
Bb G D
You're gonna wish you said your prayers
Am G
You're playing with fire, pathological liar
Gm D
I hope you have fun with the man downstairs
Instrumental Break
D Am G Bb G
[Refrão]
D Am G
Oh, look what you've done, you son of a gun
Bb G D
You're gonna wish you said your prayers
Am G
You're playing with fire, pathological liar
Gm D
I hope you have fun with the man downstairs
How to play Man Downstairs
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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.