Real Men
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[Verso 1]
Am G E7
Real men don't need other people
Am
And
Am G E7 Am
Real men suck it in
Am F Dm
Real men don't flinch or bleed in
E7
Public
E7 Am
Oh, I think I'm a real man
[Verso 2]
Am G
Little boys cry and look around for
E7 Am
Comfort
Am G E7 Am
And always get what they want
Am F Dm
Little boys see toys and say "I can
E7
Take that!"
E7 Am
Oh, you are my little boy
Dm
Though honestly, sir
F
All I wanna do is get naked in front
E7
Of you
Dm
So you can look me up and down and
Tell me
F
"Well done, girl, you're looking
E7
Good"
Interlude Am G Am E7
[Verso 3]
Am G
Real men keep cool in the face of a
E7 Am
Fire
Am Dm E7 Am
Go down with the ship
Am F
And real men don't eat
Dm
'Cause they're above that, damn it
E7
E7 Am
Oh, I'm gonna be a real man
Dm
Though honestly, sir
F
All I wanna do is get naked in front
E7
Of you
Dm
So you can look me up and down
F
And give me your love for being so
E7
Good
[Verso 4]
Am G
But little boys hold me, color me
Am
Praise me, make me feel lovely
G
For a little while
Am F
So little boy, say you want me
Dm
'Cause, well, I can't take it
E7
Go ahead
E7 N.C
Do it, do it
How to play Real Men
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.