Man in The Middle
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(Em A)
Em
You've got a plan that can never go wrong
D
You took advantage and the damage done
A
It all comes back to me baby
Em D
It all comes back to me
Em
I play the fool and I went off the track
D
And when I think of all it cost
When the die was cast
A
You know I had to be crazy
Em
You know I had to be
Em A
I've been telling lies
Em D
And you forgive me but my heart still cries
D
And you can understand
Em C
I'm just the man in the middle
G D
Of a complicated plan
Em C G D
No one to show me the signs
Em C
I'm just a creature of habit
G D
In a complicated world
Am
Nowhere to run to
Am
Nowhere to hide
Em A
Em
I know I let you down in so many ways
D
I know that sorry doesn't tell you
What you need me to say.
A
But, I would die for you baby
Em
Yes, I would die for you
Em A
I've been in disguise
Em D
And you forgive me and our love will rise
D
And you can understand
Em C
I'm just the man in the middle
G D
Of a complicated plan
Em C G D
No one to show me the light
Em C
I guess I'm weary from battle
G D
But I've just begun to fight
Am
Nowhere to run to
Am
Nowhere to hide
Em C
I'm just the man in the middle
G D
Of a complicated plan
Em C G D
No one to show me the signs
Em C
I'm just a creature of habit
G D
In a complicated world
Am
Nowhere to run to
Am
Nowhere hide
(Em A)
Em C
I'm just the man in the middle
G D
Of a complicated plan
Em C G D
No one to show me the light
Em C
I guess I'm weary from battle
G D
But I've just begun to fight
Am
Nowhere to run to
Am
Nowhere to hide
Em C G D
I'm just a man
Em C G D
The only man
Em C G D
The stupid man ...
Am
Nowhere to run to
Am
Nowhere to hide
(Em A) Em
How to play Man in The Middle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.