Strugglin Man
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Opening Riff: Start in C open chord position
Notes: C -> D -> E -> F strum small F bar chord
Notes: Pick E then strum an e minor chord on top 4 strings
Notes: C strum open C Chord (x2)
Bb F C
Every man has the right to live
Bb F C
Love is all he has to give
Bb F C
Together we struggle by the will to survive
Bb F C
Together we fight just to stay alive
F G C
Strugglin' man has got to move
F G C -> -> {AM} (walkdown) C note note into A minor chord)
Strugglin' man got no time to loo-ose
F G C
I'm a strugglin' man, and I've got to move on
Opening Riff (x2)
Bb F C
As the sun likes the day, and the moon likes the night
Bb F C
Strugglin' man keeps reaching for the higher heights
Bb F C
Sew and plant for tomorrow by the will for today
Bb F C
Like the flower we bloom and then fade away
F G C
Strugglin' man has got to move
F G C -> -> {AM} (walkdown) C note note into A minor chord)
Strugglin' man got no time to loo-ose
F# G C
I'm a strugglin' man, and I've got to move on
Opening Riff (x2)
F G C
Strugglin' man has got to move
F G C -> -> {AM} (walkdown) C note note into A minor chord)
Strugglin' man got no time to loo-ose
F# G C
I'm a strugglin' man, and I've got to move on
Opening Riff (x3)
End
How to play Strugglin Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.