Strong Enough To Be Your Man
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(*note* A-E just means A to E quickly)
Intro: E
E
I know there's times
B
You've been tormented by the questions in your mind
E
Will our love last
B
Or simply fade away as time begins to pass
A E B
You're a complicated lady, that's for sure
A E F#
With the need for someone unafraid to make you feel secure
A E B A E
And if you wonder if I'm strong enough to be your man
B A-E
Yes, I am
B
Yes, I am
Chorus:
E B
Don't let yourself imagine it's a lie
E B
I'm not the kind to turn and say goodbye
A E
Even though you test my soul
B
Make yourself so hard to hold
A E
I'm gonna make you understand
F# E B
I'm strong enough to be your man--------
E B
Yeah, yeah
Instrumental: E B E B A-E B
E
Do you believe
B
When I look in your eyes and swear I'll never leave
E
What will it take
B
To make you know that what we have is here to stay
A E B
Yes I know that you've been loved and left before
A E F#
But I promise you won't ever see me walkin' out the door
A E B A E
And if you wonder if I'm strong enough to be your man
B A-E
Yes, I am
B A-E
Yes, I am
B A-E
Yes, I am
B A-E
Yes, I am
E
I know there's times
B
You've been tormented by the questions in your mind
How to play Strong Enough To Be Your Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.