Man You Were Looking For
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Em G
Well I'll be on my way
C7M Bm7 Am7
This is what she told me, told me
Em G
That I've got to much on my plate
C7M Bm7 Am7
Baby you don't know me, know me
Em G
So why am I afraid
C7M
To be the one who asks the questions
Bm7 Am7
I'm looking for directions
Em G
Sorta hoping you'd explain
C7M Bm7 B7
How to be the man that you were looking
Em Em G C7M
Man your were looking for
Bm7 Am7 Em G C7M Bm7 Am7
How to be the man that you were looking for
Em G
I think you thought this was a game
C7M Bm7 Am7
But the rules are there for breaking, breaking
Em G
So I guess I am to blame
C7M Bm7 Am7
That's why my heart is aching, aching
Em G
While my bodies numb
C7M
I'll continue looking for the answer
Bm7 Am7
Your love is like a cancer
Em G
And I hope its not to late
C Bm7 B7
To be the man that you were looking
Em Em G C7M
Man your were looking for
Bm7 Am7 Em G C7M
How to be the man that you were looking for
Bm7 Am7 Em G C7M Bm7 Am7
How to be the man that you were looking for
Em Am7
Running, always running
Em
Away
Am7 Em
All I need, is for you to stay
Em Am7
Running, always running
Em
Away
Am7 B7
All I need, is for you to say
Em Em G C7M
That I'm the Man your were looking for
Bm7 Am7 Em G C7M
How to be the man that you were looking for
Bm7 Am7 Em G C7M Bm7 Am7
How to be the man that you were looking for
Bm7 Am7 Em
How to be the man that you were looking for
How to play Man You Were Looking For
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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.