Perfect Man
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Esus
Esus
[Verse 1]
Am Am
I've got to give it up to you
Cadd9 Esus
Nobody knows how to wreck my life quite like you do
Am Am
But you can't take the blame
Cadd9 Esus
I spend all my time blind and on fire for you
[Pre]
F G
Did you even think that I would speak on it?
Gsus/F#
Bet you thought that I would keep my lips silent
Gsus/F#
For the sake of this fantasy relationship
F
But I'm getting tired
G
Of picking up the pieces that you leave for me
Gsus/F# Gsus/F#
I'm wondering if this will be the time I leave for good, for good
[Chorus]
F Gsus
But no matter what I do
Em F
I find my way back to you
F Gsus
I think it's a lot this time
Em F
And I don't want to fall behind
F Gsus
We're in a predicament
Em F
Where you think you're heaven-sent
F Gsus
Well, I'm not a believer
Em Gsus/F#
And you're no perfect man
F F
Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah
[Verse 2]
Am Am
I know what you want from me
Cadd9
Somebody to keep your bed warm
Esus
And your mind at ease
Am. Am
Maybe if I was a little more naive
Cadd9 Esus
I would've thought you'd rescue me from misery
[Pre]
F G
But all you ever did was bring me to my knees
Gsus/F#
I wanted to believe that you were made for me
Gsus/F#
But I, I knew
[Chorus]
F Gsus
That no matter what I do
Em F
I'm never enough for you
Em F
I know that I'll change my mind
F F
But I'm seeing clear this time
F Gsus
We're in a predicament
Em F
Where you think you're heaven-sent
F Gsus
Well, I'm not a believer
Em Gsus/F#
And you're no perfect man
[Bridge]
Gsus/F# F
I don't want to love you
Am
I want to forget you
G Gsus/F#
I want to reach in and pull you out
F
I don't want an ending
Am
I wanted to get married
G Gsus/F#
Now I wish your house would just burn down
F
But I think I'd go down with it
Am G Gsus/F#
There's no innocence in wanting you around
[Chorus]
F Gsus
Cause no matter what I do
Em F
I think that I'd die for you
F Gsus
I know that it won't be me
Em F
I'm still waiting patiently
F Gsus
If we don't speak again
Em F
And you marry your girlfriend
F Gsus
Know I'm not a believer
Em Gsus/F#
And you're no perfect man
F Gsus
And I'm not a saint, either
Em Gsus/F#
But you're no perfect man
F Gsus
Hope she won't believe you
Em Gsus/F#
You're no perfect man
[Outro]
Am
Am
Am
Am
How to play Perfect 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 Esus. 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.