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Song Title: Solitary Man
Written By: Neil Diamond
From The CD: San Francisco Days
This File Tabbed & Arranged By: J.P. Seneviratne
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Standard Tuning
Slow Rock                              
                                       Solitary Man
                                     As Performed By:
                                Chris Isaak & The Silvertones
[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
EmBelinda was mAmine 'til the tGime that I foEmund her,G  
Holding AmJim, Gloving hAmim.
EmSue came alAmong and loved me sGtrong that's what I thEmought,G  
Me and SAmue, Gthat died Amtoo.
[Chorus]
GDon't know if I wCill but unGtil I can fDind me,
DA girl who will sCtay and woGn't play games beDhind me.
DI'll be what I Emam.D  
A Solitary Emman, Dsolitary Emman.
[Verse 2]
EmI had it to hAmere being whGere love is a sEmmall word,G  
Paper rAming, Gpart time tAmhing.
EmI know it's been dAmone having oGne girl who loEmves you,G  
Right or wAmrong, Gweak or sAmtrong.
[Chorus]
GDon't know if I wCill but unGtil I can fDind me,
DA girl who will sCtay and woGn't play games beDhind me.
DI'll be what I Emam.D  
A Solitary Emman, Dsolitary Emman.
[Chorus]
GDon't know if I wCill but unGtil I can fDind me,
DA girl who will sCtay and woGn't play games beDhind me.
DI'll be what I Emam.D  
A Solitary Emman, Dsolitary Emman, Dsolitary mEman.

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Solitary Man

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Lyrics & chords · Original key

Song Title: Solitary Man

Written By: Neil Diamond

From The CD: San Francisco Days

This File Tabbed & Arranged By: J.P. Seneviratne

************************************************************************************************

Standard Tuning

Slow Rock

Solitary Man

As Performed By:

Chris Isaak & The Silvertones

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Em Am G Em G

Belinda was mine 'til the time that I found her,

Am G Am

Holding Jim, loving him.

Em Am G Em G

Sue came along and loved me strong that's what I thought,

Am G Am

Me and Sue, that died too.

[Chorus]

G C G D

Don't know if I will but until I can find me,

D C G D

A girl who will stay and won't play games behind me.

D Em D

I'll be what I am.

Em D Em

A Solitary man, solitary man.

[Verse 2]

Em Am G Em G

I had it to here being where love is a small word,

Am G Am

Paper ring, part time thing.

Em Am G Em G

I know it's been done having one girl who loves you,

Am G Am

Right or wrong, weak or strong.

[Chorus]

G C G D

Don't know if I will but until I can find me,

D C G D

A girl who will stay and won't play games behind me.

D Em D

I'll be what I am.

Em D Em

A Solitary man, solitary man.

[Chorus]

G C G D

Don't know if I will but until I can find me,

D C G D

A girl who will stay and won't play games behind me.

D Em D

I'll be what I am.

Em D Em D Em

A Solitary man, solitary man, solitary man.

About Solitary Man Chords by Chris Isaak

Learn how to play Solitary Man by Chris Isaak with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Solitary Man chords”, “Solitary Man guitar chords”, or “Chris Isaak Solitary Man chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Solitary Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate Solitary Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Am, G, C, D, A.

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