Spirit Of A Boy, Wisdom Of A Man
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(this is a very complicated song......there are many chords used)
Capo I Fret
Intro
He was six(G9)teen tender and (D9) tough
She was (G9) too and he'd do anything to prove his (A7) love
With (G) so much (D/F#) riding (Em) on the (A7) choice at (Bm) hand
The (D/A) spirit of a (G) boy, or the (A7) wisdom of a (D9) man
Hearts caught (G9) fire and love ran (D9) wild
She cried the (G9) day she called to say she was having his (A7) child
With (G) so much (D/F#) riding (Em) on the (A7) choice at (Bm) hand
The (D) spirit of a (G) boy or the (A7) wisdom of a (D9) man
There's a (A/C#) constant contra(A)diction, what feels (G) good and what feels (D) right
(G) You live with decisions that (D) you make in your (A) life
And (A/C#) what steers your direc(A)tion is (Em) hard to under(Bm)stand
The spirit of a (G) boy, or the wisdom of a (A) man
Solo
Now he drives a (G9) diesel out of Dallas
Hauling (D9) cars out to the coast
It ain't the (G9) dream that he remembers, just a (A) few short years (A7sus) ago (A7)
But, tonight at a (G) truckstop, while drinking a (D9) cup
The (G) waitress grins and winks at him
And says (A7sus) my shift's almost (A) up
With (G) so much (D/F#) riding (Em) on the choice at (Bm) hand
The (D) spirit of a (G) boy, or the (A) wisdom of a (D) man
With (G) so much (D/F#) riding (Em) on the choice at (Bm) hand
The spirit of a (G) boy, or the wisdom of a (D) man
Christopher R
Knoxville, TN
(any questions email me at WildCard76@msn.com)
How to play Spirit Of A Boy, Wisdom Of A 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 G9. 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.