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The Man Who Sold The World

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   C#x4666x
[Intro]
    N.C.
eb|-------------------------|-------------------------|
Bb|-------------------------|-------------------------|
Gb|-2--2--2--0----2h3p2--0--|-2--2--2--0----2h3p2--0--| x2
Db|-------------------------|-------------------------|
Ab|-------------------------|-------------------------|
Eb|-------------------------|-------------------------|
eb|-F------------------------|-------------------------|-Dm------------------------|
Bb|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
Gb|-2--2--2--0----2h3p2--0--|-2--2--2--0----2h3p2--0--|-2-----------------------|
Db|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
Ab|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
Eb|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
[Verse 1]
We passed upon the sAtair, we spoke of was and wDmhen
Although I wasn't tAhere, he said I was his friFend
Which came as a surCprise, I spoke into his Aeyes
I thought you died alDmone, a long long time aCgo
[Chorus 1]
Oh no, not mFe
We C#never lost contFrol
You're fCace to fFace
With the C#man who sold the worldA  
[Interlude 1]
A   Dm   F   Dm
[Verse 2]
I laughed and shook his hAand, and made my way back hDmome
I searched for form and lAand, for years and years I roFamed
I gazed a gazeless stCare, we walked a million Ahills
I must have died alDmone, a long long time aCgo
[Chorus 2]
Who knows, not mFe
I C#never lost contFrol
You're fCace to fFace
With the C#man who sold the worldA  
[Interlude 2]
A   Dm
[Chorus 3]
Who Cknows, not mFe
We C#never lost contFrol
You're fCace to fFace
With the C#man who sold the worldA  
[Solo]
   A     Dm     F     Dmx3
A   Dm   F
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| h  Hammer on
| p  Pull off
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All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

This song presents a cryptic and evocative narrative, inspired in part by poetry, where the lyrics delve into themes of identity and perception. The vocals, often described as haunting and heavily "phased," contribute to the song's psychedelic rock feel, built around a distinctive "circular" guitar riff. It's a piece that invites listeners to find their own meaning within its mysterious atmosphere.

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The Man Who Sold The World

by Nirvana

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x4666x

[Intro]

N.C.

eb|-------------------------|-------------------------|

Bb|-------------------------|-------------------------|

Gb|-2--2--2--0----2h3p2--0--|-2--2--2--0----2h3p2--0--| x2

Db|-------------------------|-------------------------|

Ab|-------------------------|-------------------------|

Eb|-------------------------|-------------------------|

F Dm

eb|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|

Bb|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|

Gb|-2--2--2--0----2h3p2--0--|-2--2--2--0----2h3p2--0--|-2-----------------------|

Db|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|

Ab|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|

Eb|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|

[Verse 1]

A Dm

We passed upon the stair, we spoke of was and when

A F

Although I wasn't there, he said I was his friend

C A

Which came as a surprise, I spoke into his eyes

Dm C

I thought you died alone, a long long time ago

[Chorus 1]

Oh no, not me

C# F

We never lost control

C F

You're face to face

C# A

With the man who sold the world

[Interlude 1]

A Dm F Dm

[Verse 2]

A Dm

I laughed and shook his hand, and made my way back home

A F

I searched for form and land, for years and years I roamed

C A

I gazed a gazeless stare, we walked a million hills

Dm C

I must have died alone, a long long time ago

[Chorus 2]

Who knows, not me

C# F

I never lost control

C F

You're face to face

C# A

With the man who sold the world

[Interlude 2]

A Dm

[Chorus 3]

C F

Who knows, not me

C# F

We never lost control

C F

You're face to face

C# A

With the man who sold the world

[Solo]

A Dm F Dm

A Dm F

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

| h Hammer on

| p Pull off

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

About The Man Who Sold The World Chords by Nirvana

Learn how to play The Man Who Sold The World by Nirvana with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Man Who Sold The World chords”, “The Man Who Sold The World guitar chords”, or “Nirvana The Man Who Sold The World 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 The Man Who Sold The World chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Man Who Sold The World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#, C, Bb, Gb, Db, Ab.

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