Solitary Man
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CAPO: 3rd Fret
Em Am G Em G
Belinda was mine 'til the time that I found her
Am G
Holding Jim
Am Em
Loving him
Am G Em G
Then Sue came along, loved me strong, that's what I thought
Am G
Me and Sue
Am G
Oh, that died, too
[Refrão] C G D G
Don't know that I will, but until I can find me
C G D
The girl who will stay and won't play games behind me
Em D
I'll be what I am
Em D
A solitary man
Em
A solitary man
Am G Em G
I've had it to here, being where love's a small word
Am G
A part time thing
Am Em
A paper ring
Am G Em G
And I know it's been done having one girl who'll love me
Am G
Right or wrong
Am G
Weak or strong
[Refrão] C G D G
Don't know that I will, but until I can find me
C G D
The girl who will stay and won't play games behind me
Em D
I'll be what I am
Em D
A solitary man
Em
A solitary man
Instrumental: (## Same as Verse ##)
Em Am G Em G Am G Am
Em Am G Em G Am G Am G
[Refrão] C G D G
Don't know that I will, but until I can find me
C G D
The girl who will stay and won't play games behind me
Em D
I'll be what I am
Em D
A solitary man
Em D
A solitary man
OUTRO: Em D Em D Em
How to play Solitary Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.