The Man
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F G
I would be complex, I would be cool
C Am
They'd say I played the field before I found someone to commit to
F G
And that would be okay for me to do
C Am
Every conquest I had made would make me more of a boss to you
F
I'd be a fearless leader
G
I'd be an alpha type
C
When everyone believes ya
Am
What's that like?
F G
I'm so sick of running as fast as I can
C Am
Wondering if I'd get there quicker if I was a man
F G
And I'm so sick of them coming at me again
C Am
'Cause if I was a man, then I'd be the man
F G
I'd be the man
C Am
I'd be the man
F G
They'd say I hustled, put in the work
C Am
They wouldn't shake their heads and question how much of this I deserve
F G
What I was wearing, if I was rude
C Am
Could all be separated from my good ideas and power moves
F G
And they would toast to me, oh, let the players play
C Am
I'd be just like Leo in Saint Tropez
F G
I'm so sick of running as fast as I can
C Am
Wondering if I'd get there quicker if I was a man
F G
And I'm so sick of them coming at me again
C Am
'Cause if I was a man, then I'd be the man
F G
I'd be the man
C Am
I'd be the man
F
What's it like to brag about drinking and dollars
G
And getting bitches and models?
C
And it's all good if you're bad
Am
And it's okay if you're mad
F G
If I was out flashing my dollars, I'd be a bitch not a baller
C
They'd paint me out to be bad
Am
So, it's okay that I'm mad
F G
I'm so sick of running as fast as I can
C Am
Wondering if I'd get there quicker if I was a man (You know that)
F G
And I'm so sick of them coming at me again (Coming at me again)
C
'Cause if I was a man (If I was a man)
Am
Then I'd be the man (Then I'd be the man)
F G
I'm so sick of running as fast as I can (As fast as I can)
C Am
Wondering if I'd get there quicker if I was a man (Hey)
F G
And I'm so sick of them coming at me again (Coming at me again)
C Am
'Cause if I was a man (If I was a man), then I'd be the man
F G
I'd be the man
C Am
I'd be the man (Oh)
F G
I'd be the man (Yeah)
C Am
I'd be the man (I'd be the man)
If I was a man, then I'd be the man
How to play The 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 F. 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.