One Man Gets Around
View chords used in this chart
E A E A E A E A
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E B/E A/E C#m B A
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E B/E A/E
They know of You in Hong Kong, they know in Baton Rouge
C#m B A
They know in Carolina, they know in Katmandu
E B/E A/E
They know of You in Baltimore, they know in Germany
C#m B A
They even know of You in Nashville, Tennessee
Chorus:
E A E A E A E A
It's amazing, so amazing, it's amazing how one man gets around
E A E A E A E A
It's amazing, so amazing, it's amazing how one man gets around
E B/E A/E C#m B A
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They know of You in Capetown, they know in Amsterdam
They know of You in Mexico, they know in Vietnam
They know of You in Hollywood, though that's up for debate
They know of You in what was Russia, pick a Baltic State
CHORUS
B E/G# A2
You can't pick up a newspaper without
B E/G# A2
Reading a story of somebody somewhere
B E/G# B/D# C#m
Saying they caught sight of Elvis or witnessed a tear fall
D B/D# E A
From the eye of a statuette of the Virgin Mary
B E/G# A2 B
(Hey now) What's your deal you don't seem to care how people feel
E/G# A B E/G# B/D#
Forget about dignity, you could get a spot on MTV
C#m G#m/B A2
If you only knew how bad people want to get a look at you
B
The multitudes are waiting, waiting on pins and needles
For the one more famous than the Beatles
CHORUS (3x)
vamp:
E A/E E A/E E A/E E
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repeat VAMP and fade
How to play One Man Gets Around
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 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.