One Man
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Intro:
E B C#m A
E B A A-E
E
It's a peaceful thing
A B E
To know that freedom as a rule belongs to me
E
There's something very wrong
A B E
When the colour of a man is all you see
C#m
After all this time
F#m B
How can a single voice explain
C#m A F#m
Any reason for the pain we all have seen
A
It's not a dream
[Refrão]
E B
One man stood tall
C#m A
And faced the devil with his back to the wall
E
And took one step
B A E
Closer to Heaven above
E
So he took a stand
A B E
And walked where no one else would dare to even try
E
It was the only way
A B E
If not for bravery the soul would surely die
C#m F#m B
And right before my eyes he gave his life unselfishly
C#m A F#m
So that all the father's children could be free
A
Like you and me, yeah
[Refrão]
F#m B
Before his work is done
E C#m
We've got to put an end to this game of
A A-Ab-F#m
Choosing sides
B
I want us to be one
C#m A
And I won't let it go
F#m
Till it's over
E
I'm here waiting
Solo:
Em B C#m A
Em B A
[Refrão]
G D
One man stood tall
Em C
And faced the devil with his back to the wall
G
And took one step
D C G
Closer to Heaven above
G D
One man was tall
Em C G
Faced the devil... with his back to the wall
D C G
One step closer to Heaven above
G D Em C
G D C
G D
One man stood tall
Em C G
With his back to the wall
D C G
Oo-oh
Repeat And Fade
How to play One Man
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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.