Man On A String
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Am E Am
Nothing but a cold floor under my feet
Am E Am
Outside the rain turns to sleet
Am E Am
Nothing but a ghost knocking on my door
Am E Am
all because you don't send me love any more
C G
Send me no more love
Am E
It only stand to make me sick
Am G
Send me love no more
C
well I'd only get back in
E E7 Am
when I got out way to quick
Am E Am
I know a man who would like to talk a good game
Am E Am
words sweet as syrup pour out a him like rain
Am E Am
One fiddles night foolin' around downtown
Am E Am
When that girl came in you could hear the sap hit the ground
C G Am
I know a girl with a man on a string
E
she loves to see how much he can take
Am G
with a come on and a real heartache
C E E7 Am
She swore she didn't need any more than all she could take
Am E Am
Nothing but a cold floor under my feet
Am E Am
Outside the wind blows bitterly
Am E Am
Nothing but a ghost knocking on my door
Am E Am
all because you don't send me love any more
C G Am
I know a man with a girl on a street
E E7
Likes to see how much she can take
Am G
with a come on and a real heartbreak
C E E7
But she swore she didn't need any more than all she could take
How to play Man On A String
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 Am. 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.