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Ordinary Man

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90BPM
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[Intro]
F Dm C
F Bb C
F Ab Bb C
[Verse 2]
FIn between the doubts and the dreamin'
BbComes my humble Cquest for a plan
FI've been out there hoverin' by
Don't forCget to pull me in sometimes
FWill you be wBbith me as I mCake my jFourney
FThrough the BblabyrCinth of tFime
FAnd I'm still Bbwaitin' fCor the gDmood Lord
BbTo show me the way, babe
[Chorus]
BbThis is wCho you Fsee, Bbthis Cis who I Dmam
BbPlease forgCive me if I fAall sometDmimes
Just an Bbordinary man
[Verse 2]
FWill my reckless courage invite you
BbTo become my cClever companion
FMadly in love and in love with the madness
BbGet ready to run baby
[Chorus]
BbThis is wCho you Fsee, Bbthis Cis who I Dmam
BbPlease forgCive me if I fAall sometDmimes
Just an Bbordinary manDm  
[Bridge]
FEnjDmoyin' the ride
GmSavor the sDmimple pleasure
GmWith you by my Dmside
[Chorus]
BbwCho you Fsee, Bbthis Cis who I Dmam
BbPlease forgCive me when I fAall sometDmimes
Just an Bbordinary manDm  
[Outro]
F C Bb Dm
F C A Dm
Bb...Ordinary man
F...This is who I am babe
Bb C A Dm
Just an Bbordinary manF  
Bb...Ordinary man
F C Bb Dm
F C A Dm
BbDon't forget to pFull me in
FC C(hBbold)
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