The Man I Am
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Capo 3
G Em
I'm lying through my teeth
C D
I can’t express my grief
G Em C D
G Em
I ain't got the relief
C D
I feel like i'm goin' beneath
G Em D C
G Em
Oh I can't love you
C D
I really don’t think that I can
G Em
Oh I can’t love you
C D
'Cause I don't like the man I am
G Em C D
G Em
Oh there's a fool inside my head
C D
He's mak-ing me see red
G Em C D
G Em
I don't want to get ahead
C D
Oh I don't want to be lead
G Em D C
G Em
Oh I can't love you
C D
I really don’t think that I can
G Em
Oh I can’t love you
C D
'Cause I don't like the man I am
G Em
C D
I don't like the man I am G Em (3x)
How to play The Man I Am
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 G. 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.