The Man He Sees In Me
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Intro
D G Em7 Asus4
D G Em7 Asus4
[Verso 1]
D G
He's Spiderman in Walmart boots and a camouflage hat
Em7 Asus4
With a baby blue Zebco that gets hung up every cast
D G
He thinks he's learning fishing from the man who taught Bill Dance
Em7 Asus4
And I think I untangle it and put it in his hands
[Refrão]
D G
Well I hope he never finds out that I didn't hang the moon
Em7 Asus4
And I've never scared a monster out the closet in his room
D G
Some day between him leaving home and driving on my knee
Em7 Asus4 D G Em7 Asus4
Maybe I'll finally be, the man he sees in me
[Verso 2]
D G
Waves that blanket like the checkered flag pulling offa the interstate
Em7 Asus4
With a Happy Meal cup held high like I won the big race
D G
When we get home, his mind is blown when I untie his shoes
Em7 Asus4
He smiles and says "Daddy, there ain't nothing you can't do"
[Refrão]
D G
Well I hope he never finds out that I didn't hang the moon
Em7 Asus4
And I've never scared a monster out the closet in his room
D G
Some day between him leaving home and driving on my knee
Em7 Asus4 D G Em7 Asus4
Maybe I'll finally be, the man he sees in me
Instrumental
D G Em7 Asus4
Refrain
D G
I know he's gonna find out that I didn't hang the room
Em7 Asus4
And there never was a monster in the closet of his room
D G
Some day when he's driving home with his son on his knee
Em7 Asus4 D G Em7 Asus4
I hope he's tryna be, the man he sees in me
Outro
D G Em7 Asus4 D
The man he sees in me
How to play The Man He Sees In Me
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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.