The Man Who Had Everything
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G
[Verse]
G
I thought I needed things
D7 D
That I could buy with gold
D D7
I scorn the treasure of her love
G
My arms could hold
C
A love that made me richer than a king
D7
Yes I'm the man, (he’s the man)
G C G
Who had everything (everything)
[Chorus]
C
I had a dream that I could live for
G
A heart that I could claim
D7
Yes I'm the man, (he’s the man)
G D7 G
Who had everything
C
I had a love worth more than diamonds
G
The best that life could bring
D7
Yes I'm the man, (he’s the man)
G C G
Who had everything (everything)
[Verse]
G D7
Now I drive a fancy car that's all my own
G
Each night I dine on wine and caviar alone
C
But since I lost her love through tears I see
D7
Yes I'm the man, (he’s the man)
G C G
Who had everything (everything)
[Chorus]
C
I had a dream that I could live for
G
A heart that I could claim
D7
Yes I'm the man, (he’s the man)
G D7 G
Who had everything
C
I had a love worth more than diamonds
G
The best that life could bring
D7
Yes I'm the man, (he’s the man)
G C G
Who had everything (everything)
D7
Yes I'm the man, (he’s the man)
G C G
Who had everything (everything)
How to play The Man Who Had Everything
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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.