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Superman

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[Intro]
E   E7  E   E7
E   E7  E   E7
[Chorus]
I Eam I am I Asus2am Superman and I know what's hEappeningE7  E  E7  
I Eam I am I Asus2am Superman and I can do anEythingE7  E  E7  
[Verse]
YEou don't really loAve that guy you make it with now dEo you
I Eknow you don't loAve that guy cause I can see right thErough you
[Chorus]
EI am I am Asus2I am Superman and I know what's EhappeningE7  E  E7  
I Eam I am I Asus2am Superman and I can do anEythingE7  E  E7  
[Verse]
EIf you go a mAillion miles away I'll track you dEown girl
ETrust me when I sAay I know the pathway to your heaErt
[Break]
e|-D------------A------------|-E------------------------|     |-------------------------|
B|-7-7---7-----------------|-------------------------|     |-7-7---7-----------------|
G|-7-7---7-----6-6---6-----|-------------------------| x3, |-7-7---7-----6-6---6-----|
D|-7-7---7-----7-7---7-----|-------------------------|     |-7-7---7-----7-7---7-----|
A|-5-5---5-----7-7---7-----|-------------------------|     |-5-5---5-----7-7---7-----|
E|-------------5-5---5-----|-0--0--3--4--0--0--3--4--|     |-------------5-5---5-----|
[Verse]
EIf you go a mAillion miles away I'll track you dEown girl
ETrust me when I sAay I know the pathway to your heaErt
[Chorus]
EI am I am Asus2I am Superman and I know what's EhappeningE7  
I Eam I am I Asus2am Superman and I can do anEythingE7  
EI am I am Asus2I am Superman and I know what's EhappeningE7  
I Eam I am I Asus2am Superman and I can do anEything
[Outro]
              D               A   E(hold)
e|-------------------------|-0-----------------------|
B|-7-7---7-----------------|-0-----------------------|
G|-7-7---7-----6-6---6-----|-1-----------------------|
D|-7-7---7-----7-7---7-----|-2-----------------------|
A|-5-5---5-----7-7---7-----|-2-----------------------|
E|-------------5-5---5-----|-0-----------------------|

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Superman

by R.E.M.

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

E E7 E E7

[Chorus]

E Asus2 E E7 E E7

I am I am I am Superman and I know what's happening

E Asus2 E E7 E E7

I am I am I am Superman and I can do anything

[Verse]

E A E

You don't really love that guy you make it with now do you

E A E

I know you don't love that guy cause I can see right through you

[Chorus]

E Asus2 E E7 E E7

I am I am I am Superman and I know what's happening

E Asus2 E E7 E E7

I am I am I am Superman and I can do anything

[Verse]

E A E

If you go a million miles away I'll track you down girl

E A E

Trust me when I say I know the pathway to your heart

[Break]

D A E

e|-------------------------|-------------------------| |-------------------------|

B|-7-7---7-----------------|-------------------------| |-7-7---7-----------------|

G|-7-7---7-----6-6---6-----|-------------------------| x3, |-7-7---7-----6-6---6-----|

D|-7-7---7-----7-7---7-----|-------------------------| |-7-7---7-----7-7---7-----|

A|-5-5---5-----7-7---7-----|-------------------------| |-5-5---5-----7-7---7-----|

E|-------------5-5---5-----|-0--0--3--4--0--0--3--4--| |-------------5-5---5-----|

[Verse]

E A E

If you go a million miles away I'll track you down girl

E A E

Trust me when I say I know the pathway to your heart

[Chorus]

E Asus2 E E7

I am I am I am Superman and I know what's happening

E Asus2 E E7

I am I am I am Superman and I can do anything

E Asus2 E E7

I am I am I am Superman and I know what's happening

E Asus2 E

I am I am I am Superman and I can do anything

[Outro]

D A E

(hold)

e|-------------------------|-0-----------------------|

B|-7-7---7-----------------|-0-----------------------|

G|-7-7---7-----6-6---6-----|-1-----------------------|

D|-7-7---7-----7-7---7-----|-2-----------------------|

A|-5-5---5-----7-7---7-----|-2-----------------------|

E|-------------5-5---5-----|-0-----------------------|

About Superman Chords by R.E.M.

Learn how to play Superman by R.E.M. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Superman chords”, “Superman guitar chords”, or “R.E.M. Superman 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 Superman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Superman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, E7, Asus2, A, D, B.

FAQ — Superman by R.E.M.

How do I play "Superman" by R.E.M. on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Superman" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Superman"?

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

Is "Superman" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Superman" by R.E.M. with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by R.E.M. below.

What key is "Superman" in?

The chords for "Superman" show the original chord names (including E, E7, Asus2, A, D, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.