Measure Of A Man - Young Rebel Set

Measure Of A Man

View chords used in this chart
Intro: C Am
 
Verse:
 
C Am
Tell me what's the measure of a man
 
C Am
Is it to provide all that he can?
 
F C
Or is it just how much he can offer
 
G C
To any willing heart that will receive
 
F C Am
Or is it just how much you can take from him
 
F G C
before he truly sees?
 
Am C Am
 
C Am
And tell me now do you believe in trust?
 
C Am
Cos in my heart this quality's a must
 
F C
to give your heart so truly to someone
 
G C
knowing full well that you might not receive
 
F C Am
to give your love so freely to someone
 
F G C
knowing full well that you might not retrieve
 
[Refrão]G C G
So here is my heart
 
C G
And here is my soul
 
C Am
Take them both they're yours
 
F G C
but please be careful they're as delicate as you
 
Am C Am
 
Verse:
 
C Am
So tell me what's the measure of a man.
 
C Am
Can you find it in the distance that he ran?
 
F C
To give you everything you ever wanted
 
G C
So you would never have to want or need.
 
F C Am
To give you everything you ever dreamed of babe,
 
F G C
But all it bred was jealousy and greed.
 
[Refrão]G C G
So here is my heart
 
C G
And here is my soul
 
C Am
Take them both they're yours
 
F G C
but please be careful they're as delicate as you
 
F C F
So here is my heart
 
C F
And here is my soul
 
C Am
Take them both they're yours
 
F G C
but please be careful they're as delicate as you
 
Bridge:
 
Dm G
Now you took what you want
 
Dm G
And now you got what you need.
 
C C7M Am
You just kick the lock and leave.
 
Dm G
But then when you find
 
Dm G
The real world's unkind
 
C C7M Am
And it will never treat you better than me
 
F G C
And the sooner that you own it you will see.
 
[Refrão]F C F
So here is my heart
 
C F
And here is my soul
 
C Am
Take them both they're yours
 
F G C
but please be careful they're as delicate as you(2x)

How to play Measure Of A Man

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 C. 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.

More chords by Young Rebel Set

Advertisement
Advertisement