The Man I Was
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[INTRO ]= D A D C G D
VERSE 1
D
Look at me in that photograph
G
Before we were ever us
D
Long before you found someone else
C G D
and broke our sacred trust
D
I hardly recognize myself
G
Sure has been awhile
D
Amazing how much my life has changed
C G D
Since I've worn that smile
C G D
What happened to that smile
(chorus)
G G/B
There I am with my head held high
D A D
My step was quick and my eyes were bright
G G/B G
Back when I believed in love
A
And would lay my heart on the line
G G/B G
I don't know which hurts the most
D G
Losing you or having to see
D
The picture of the man I was
C G D
Before the fool you made of me
BREAK D A D C G D
vERSE 2
D
I've wasted time here missing you
G
Doubting who I am
G
I can't make you something you're not
C G D
But I can be me again
C G D
Oh deep down I know I can...
REPEAT CHORUS
TAG
D
I want to be the man I was
C G D
Before the fool you made of me
How to play The Man I Was
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.