Now playing

An Original Man

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmixolydian

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
A man I Gknew died too young
And in the Gend his song unsung
He touched my Glife, he touched my soul
Given Gtime he'd reach his goal
[Chorus]
An orCiginal man Fthat I Gknew
An orEmiginal man Cright Gthrough
[Verse 2]
A sadness Ghidden behind his gaze
Before his Gtime in many ways
People Gcopy, take and steal
But my Gfriend he was for real
[Chorus]
An orCiginal man Fthat I Gknew
An orEmiginal man Cright Gthrough
[Instrumental]
 C   Csus4     Cx7
D Dsus4 D  G
[Verse 3]
Time Ggives and takes away
EverGybody has their day
Even Gnow I see your face
You never Gleft without a trace
[Chorus]
An orCiginal man Fthat I Gknew
An orEmiginal man Cright Gthrough
[Outro]
 C   Csus4     Cx20

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

An Original Man

by The Yardbirds

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Csus4

Dsus4

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

A man I knew died too young

And in the end his song unsung

He touched my life, he touched my soul

Given time he'd reach his goal

[Chorus]

C F G

An original man that I knew

Em C G

An original man right through

[Verse 2]

A sadness hidden behind his gaze

Before his time in many ways

People copy, take and steal

But my friend he was for real

[Chorus]

C F G

An original man that I knew

Em C G

An original man right through

[Instrumental]

C Csus4 C

D Dsus4 D G

[Verse 3]

Time gives and takes away

Everybody has their day

Even now I see your face

You never left without a trace

[Chorus]

C F G

An original man that I knew

Em C G

An original man right through

[Outro]

C Csus4 C

x20

About An Original Man Chords by The Yardbirds

Learn how to play An Original Man by The Yardbirds with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “An Original Man chords”, “An Original Man guitar chords”, or “The Yardbirds An Original 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 An Original Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate An Original Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, A, C, F, Em, Csus4.

FAQ — An Original Man by The Yardbirds

How do I play "An Original Man" by The Yardbirds on guitar?

Open the free chords for "An Original Man" by The Yardbirds on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "An Original Man" by The Yardbirds free?

Yes. The chords for "An Original Man" by The Yardbirds are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "An Original Man" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "An Original Man" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "An Original Man"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "An Original Man" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "An Original Man" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "An Original Man" by The Yardbirds with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Yardbirds below.

What key is "An Original Man" in?

The chords for "An Original Man" show the original chord names (including G, A, C, F, Em, Csus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.