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The Beast In Me

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Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Position

Step 1 / 25Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

CAPO 3
Hold the chord and pick the melody, I've marked when to stop picking,
at that point you revert to regular strumming.
The man in black picks the B7 chord as well (same melody as the A chord),
when I play the song I do too, but it sounds just as good when you don't.
   Melody                                                   Chords
e|-A--------------------------D---2-2----2--E--------------|---A0---D2---E0---G3---B72---C#1---|
B|----2-2----2-----2-----2------3-3----3----------------|---2---3---0---0---0---2---|
G|----2-2----2-----2-----2------2-2----2------1-1----1--|---2---2---1---0---2---1---|
D|----2-2----2-----2--2--2---0----------------2-2----2--|---2---0---2---0---1---3---|
A|-0------------0-------------------0------2--2-2----2--|---0---x---2---2---2---4---|
E|--------0---------------------------------------0-----|---0---x---0---3---0---x---|
*For the C#: On the live video, it looks like Johnny is playing a C#7 but just in
the same position as the C# - x4342x.  C#7 is a lot easier to play than the C#.
* = end melody
[Intro]
A
[Verse 1]
The beast in mAe
  DIs caged by Efrail and fragile Abars
             D   E*
  Restless by day
                      A              G   B7(melody)
And by night rants and rages at the stars
DGod help,   Ethe beast in Ame
E
[Verse 2]
The beast in mAe
  DHas had to Elearn to live with Apain
  DAnd how to Eshelter from the Arain
            D   E*             A  
  And in the twinkling of an eye
                   G   B7(melody)
might have to be restrained
DGod help,   Ethe beast in Ame
[Bridge]
   C#Sometimes it tries to kid me
That it's Djust a teddy bear
And Deven somehow manage
to Avanish in the air
And that is Ewhen I must beware
[Verse 3]
Of the beast in Ame
  DThat everyEbody Aknows
                   D   E*              A  
  They've seen him out dressed in my clothes
          G    B7(melody)
patently unclear
If it's DNew York or new Ayear
   DGod Ehelp, the beast in Ame
     D    EThe beast in Ame

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

This song delves into the struggle with one's inner demons and flaws, acknowledging the dark side that resides within. It captures a sense of introspection and the ongoing battle for self-control and redemption. Johnny Cash, known for exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption throughout his career, brings a profound depth to this exploration of the human condition. Playing it, you channel the raw honesty of confronting one's own imperfections.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Beast In Me

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

CAPO 3

Hold the chord and pick the melody, I've marked when to stop picking,

at that point you revert to regular strumming.

The man in black picks the B7 chord as well (same melody as the A chord),

when I play the song I do too, but it sounds just as good when you don't.

Melody Chords

A D E A D E G B7 C#

e|------------------------------2-2----2----------------|---0---2---0---3---2---1---|

B|----2-2----2-----2-----2------3-3----3----------------|---2---3---0---0---0---2---|

G|----2-2----2-----2-----2------2-2----2------1-1----1--|---2---2---1---0---2---1---|

D|----2-2----2-----2--2--2---0----------------2-2----2--|---2---0---2---0---1---3---|

A|-0------------0-------------------0------2--2-2----2--|---0---x---2---2---2---4---|

E|--------0---------------------------------------0-----|---0---x---0---3---0---x---|

*For the C#: On the live video, it looks like Johnny is playing a C#7 but just in

the same position as the C# - x4342x. C#7 is a lot easier to play than the C#.

* = end melody

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

The beast in me

D E A

Is caged by frail and fragile bars

D E

Restless by day

A G B7

(melody)

And by night rants and rages at the stars

D E A

God help, the beast in me

[Verse 2]

The beast in me

D E A

Has had to learn to live with pain

D E A

And how to shelter from the rain

D E A

And in the twinkling of an eye

G B7

(melody)

might have to be restrained

D E A

God help, the beast in me

[Bridge]

Sometimes it tries to kid me

That it's just a teddy bear

And even somehow manage

to vanish in the air

And that is when I must beware

[Verse 3]

Of the beast in me

D E A

That everybody knows

D E A

They've seen him out dressed in my clothes

G B7

(melody)

patently unclear

D A

If it's New York or new year

D E A

God help, the beast in me

D E A

The beast in me

About The Beast In Me Chords by Johnny Cash

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