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Man Against Machine

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Em
Papa
          G
They're waiting just outside my door
Am
This is where I make my stand
                 Em
'Cause I can't stand it anymore
Em
Papa
       G
They have no heart and soul
Am
But make no doubt about it
             Em
They're the ones that's in control
    Am                                           Em
So prepare yourself for a war unlike you've ever seen
         B7           Em
This is man against machine
Em       D
Day in, day out
A                   C       D
Bust your back and turn it out
Em             D         A    B7
Next morning do it all again
Em        D
Hard job or two
A                 C         D
So your children won't have to
Em               D               A     B7
That's just the way it's always been
     A                    B7
But lately I swear the machines
      A                  B7
Are living the American dream
Em              D
Careful calculations
         A             C   D
Details drawn down to design
        Em             D           A            C  D
Is it really for the better or a better bottom line?
Em                  D
Don't know me from Adam
           A            B7
Man it's rotten to the core
       A                          B7
It's gonna get reminded man has kicked its ass before
C                                   B7
John Henry's about to show on the scene
         A           C       D
In this war of man against the machine
Em D    A    C D
                    X2
Em        D
Up early up hills
A                    C        D
Spend your youth to pay the bills
Em       D                A     B7
Each generation makes a trade
Em         D
Top Floor brass tax
A                    C         D
Holds the hand that holds the ax
Em             D                  A      B7
Acts like my dues have not been paid
      A                       B7
But pay attention now when I say
          A                        B7
Full Automation isn't happening today
Em              D
Careful calculations
         A             C   D
Details drawn down to design
        Em             D           A            C  D
Is it really for the better or a better bottom line?
Em                  D
Don't know me from Adam
           A            B7
Man it's rotten to the core
       A                          B7
It's gonna get reminded man has kicked its ass before
C                                  B7
John Henry's about to blow off some steam
         A           C       D         E
In this war of man against the machine
Interlude/Solo:
Em    G   A7     Em   G    A7   Em  A7    B7   C7    D
Em
Papa
             G
The power's out the machines are down
Am
In this world of darkness
       Em
I can still hear a sound
Em
Papa
       G
That sound tells us apart
Am
'Cause I'm a machine myself
          B7               Em
But I'm one with a working heart
Em              D
Careful calculations
         A             C   D
Details drawn down to design
        Em             D           A            C  D
Is it really for the better or a better bottom line?
Em                  D
Don't know me from Adam
           A            B7
Man it's rotten to the core
       A                          B7
It's gonna get reminded man has kicked its ass before
C                                  B7
The Gloves are off no love lost between
         A           C       D         Em  D   A
In this war of man against the machine
C             D        Em  D   A
Against the Machine
C            D         Em  D   A
Against the Machine
C            D          Em  D   A   Em
Against the Machine

Man Against Machine chords and lyrics

Free chords for Man Against Machine by Garth Brooks. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Em   D     A     C  D     X2
Interlude/Solo:
Em    G   A7     Em   G    A7   Em  A7    B7   C7    D

Man Against Machine Chords by Garth Brooks

Learn how to play Man Against Machine by Garth Brooks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Man Against Machine chords”, “Man Against Machine guitar chords”, or “Garth Brooks Man Against Machine 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 Man Against Machine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Man Against Machine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, Am, B7, D, A.

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What key is "Man Against Machine" in?

The chords for "Man Against Machine" show the original chord names (including Em, G, Am, B7, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.