Struggling Man
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D C G D
Every man has a right to live
D C G D
Love is all that we have to give
D C G D
Together we struggle by your will to survive
D C G D
and together we fight just to stay alive
G A D
Struggling man has got to move
G A D A G
struggling man, no time to lose
G A
i'm a struggling man
D
And i've got to move on 2x
D C G D
as the sun lights the day and the moon lights the night
D C G D
struggling man keeps reaching for the higher heights
D C G D
so we plan for tomorrow as we live for today
D C G D
like a flower we bloom and then later fade away
G A D
struggling man has got to move
G A D A G
struggling man, no time to lose
G A
i'm a struggling man
D
and i've got to move on 2x
(C G B D) 2x
G A D
struggling man has got to move
G A D A G
struggling man, no time to lose
G A
i'm a struggling man
D
and i've got to move on 3x
How to play Struggling 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 D. 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.