Man Of The Year
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GmCapotraste:
3rd traste
As recorded by Sam Barber
(2025 release)
Capo 3rd fret
[Intro]
Em G C Em G C
Em
[Verse 1]
G C Em
Is it in my mind or are we all just sinking
G C
Still fueled by the pain that never left me last season
Em G C
I’d try to set a fire in your soul but I just don’t have the reasoning
Em G C
But some day on down the road when you ask what I believe in, I’ll say
[Chorus]
Em G C C/B Am
You gotta take it as it goes cause it doesn’t get easier dear
Em G C C/B Am
It’s all an empty hole and fuck it if I ain’t the man of the year
Em G C C/B Am
No matter where you go you’ll always live in fear
Em G C
No matter what you know there’s no making sense of why we’re here
[Interlude]
Em G C Em G C
[Verse 2]
Em G C
Everything good comes to rest but that’s something you’ll find out
Em G C
All is well as it should till there’s mud and we’re face down
Em G C
I’m trying but money ain’t enough to make me feel like a rich man
Em G C
Now I’m falling over the words that I carry to my bed
[Chorus]
Em G C C/B Am
You gotta take it as it goes cause it doesn’t get easier dear
Em G C C/B Am
It’s all an empty hole and fuck it if I ain’t the man of the year
Em G C C/B Am
No matter where you go you’ll always live in fear
Em G C C/B Am
No matter what you know there’s no making sense of why we’re here
[Interlude]
Em G C C/B Am Em G C C/B Am
Em G C C/B Am
[Outro]
Em G C C/B Am
You gotta take it as it goes, it doesn’t get easier dear
Em G C
It’s all an empty hole and fuck it if I ain’t the man of the year
How to play Man Of The Year
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.