Take It Like Man
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Really good song, but pretty tough to play even if the chords themselves aren't that bad.
I opted to indent the whole Chorus a bit to make the timing clearer. Good luck!
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INTRO
| Dm | Dm | A | A |
| Dm | Dm | A | A A7 |
VERSE
Dm
Said cut it out
A
Said you have got to cut it out
Dm
You are not welcome here and honestly
A
I'd much rather do without you and your
Dm
Cocaine attitude
A
I've got to cut it out
Dm
I cannot deal with you ev'ryday
Asus4 A
I've got to put you down
Pre-Chorus
Bb Dm A Dm
And I hope you know it's a miracle, a miracle
Bb Dm A Dm
I hope you know it's a miracle life
Bb Dm A Dm
And I hope you know this is a miracle, a miracle
Bb Dm Asus4 A
I hope you know this is a miracle
Chorus
D5 D5/A D5/B
So you should take it like a man
D5/G
Stand silent through it all
D5 D5/A D5/B
You should take it like a man
D5/G
Stand silent, stand tall
D5 D5/A D5/B
Cause if you'd take it like a man
D5/G
I would be on your side
D5
I would be on your side
D5/A
Be on your side
D5/B
I would be on your side
D5/G
Be on your side
D5/G
I would be on your...
REPEAT INTRO
| Dm | Dm | A | A |
| Dm | Dm | A | A A7 |
VERSE
Dm
I let you in
A
Like a bullet to my brain
Dm
I let you stay, I should have sent you
A
Off and on your way
Dm
I'm sorry now
A
You don't understand my pain
Dm Asus4 A
But baby, please don't make me tell you again...
Pre-Chorus
Bb Dm A Dm
That I hope you know it's a miracle, a miracle
Bb Dm A Dm
I hope you know it's a miracle life
Bb Dm A Dm
And I hope you know this is a miracle, a miracle
Bb Dm Asus4 A
I hope you know this is a miracle
Chorus
D5 D5/A D5/B
You should take it like a man
D5/G
Stand silent through it all
D5 D5/A D5/B
You should take it like a man
D5/G
Stand silent, stand tall
D5 D5/A D5/B
Cause if you'd take it like a man
D5/G D5
And if you'd take it like a man
D5/A
And if you
D5/B D5/G
And if you-----u
D5 D5/A
I would be on your side
D5/B
I would be on your side
D5/G
I would be on your side
D5
Would be on your side
D5/A
Be on your side
D5/B
I would be on your side
D5/G
Be on your side
D5/G
I would be on your...
OUTRO
| Dm | Dm | A | A |
| Dm | Dm | A | A A7 | Dm |
How to play Take It Like 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 Dm. 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.