Take It Like A Man
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
(From the 1975 Album HEAD ON)
[Intro]
A
[Verse 1]
A
Only three stops to make in Alabama
G
Everyone a one night stand
A
Workin for a man down South Louisiana
G
Cause ZZ ain't his only band
D E
Business has been good or bad
F#m D
But sittin here will drive me mad
[Chorus]
D A G D G D
And I'm gonna get back where they want me
A G D G D
Get back where they want me
A G D G D
Get back where they want me
G
Make a stand
D N.C. A
I'm gonna take it like a man
[Verse 2]
A
Met a stray woman I think it was in Texas
G
She was made for those who'd pay
A
Gotta little drunk and raised a mild ruckus
G
The city said I could not stay
D E F#m D
I guess I'm gonna have to change until my mind is rearranged
[Chorus]
D A G D G D
And I'm gonna get back where they want me
A G D G D
Get back where they want me
A G D G D
Get back where they want me
G
Make a stand
D N.C. A
I'm gonna take it like a man
[Guitar Solo]
A D C Bb D C Bb
D C Bb D C Bb D C Bb
D C Bb D C Bb D C Bb
[Bridge]
D E F#m D
I guess I'm gonna have to change until my life is rearranged
[Chorus]
D A G D G D
And I'm gonna get back where they want me
A G D G D
Get back where they want me
A G D G D
Get back where they want me
G
Make a stand
D N.C. A
I'm gonna take it like a man
[Outro]
A
Take it like a man
A
Gonna take it like a man
A
Gonna take it like a man
A
How to play Take It Like A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.