The Man I Love
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Intro: D A7 A4/7 A7 D Edim F#m A7
D D6 D7 Dm Dm6 Dm7
Someday he'll come along, the man I love
Am A9 Am Cdim B7
And he'll be big and strong, the man I love
G7M Edim
And when he comes my way
A7 A4/7 A7 D Edim F#m A7
I'll do my best to make him stay
D D6 D7 Dm Dm6 Dm7
He'll look at me and smile; I'll understand
Am A9 Am Cdim B7
And in a little while, he'll take my hand
G7M Edim
And though it seems absurd
A7 A4/7 A7 D G D G7 F#7
I know we both won't say a word
Bridge
Bm Bm5-/7 C D7
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Gdim Bm Bm7 F#7
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Bm Bm7 E7
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Gdim Bm Cdim G A7
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
D D6 D7 Dm Dm6 Dm7
He'll build a little home, just meant for two
Am A9 Am Cdim B7
From which I'll never roam who would? Would you
G7M Edim
And so all else above
A7 Em7 A7 D G6 D
I'm waiting for the man I love
How to play The Man I Love
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.