Man In Blue

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[Intro]
C G Em
e|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------0--0--|-------0-------1-------0---------|------------------------------------|
G|---------0-------0------2--------|---------------------------2---0-|--------0-------2-------0------(0)--|
D|-----2-------2-------2-----------|---0-------0-------0-------------|----2-------2-------2-------2-------|
A|---3---3---3---3---3---3--3--3---|-----2-------2-------2-----------|--2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2-----|
E|---------------------------------|-3-------3-------3-------3---3---|------------------------------------|
Am C
e|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
B|-------1-------0-----------------|-------1-------0-----------3---0-|
G|-----------------------2------(2)|---------------------------------|
D|---2-------2-------2-------2-----|---2-------2-------2---4---------|
A|-0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---|-3---3---3---3---3---3---3---3---|
E|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
C G
If you know my name
Em
Why are you calling out
Am
To an old love?
C
To an old love?
C G
When you need someone
Em
Why do you always run?
Am
To your lord up above?
C
To your lord up above?
[Chorus]
Em B C G
I just want to understand you
Em B C D
I don't need to be your man in blue
[Verse 2]
C G
Your days all the same
Em
Prayers like drops of rain
Am
As you wait for the flood
C
To cleanse everyone
C G
Can you hear my voice?
Em
In a high, lonesome rejoice
Am
Sing a song for you
C
In and out of tune
[Chorus]
Em B C G
I just want to understand you
Em B C D
I don't need to be your man in blue
Em G C Am
I just want you to see yourself the way I do
G Em C G
I don't need to be your man in blue
G Em C
No, I don't need to be your man, man in blue

Man In Blue chords and lyrics

Free chords for Man In Blue by Death Cab for Cutie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]

Man In Blue Chords by Death Cab for Cutie

Learn how to play Man In Blue by Death Cab for Cutie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Man In Blue chords”, “Man In Blue guitar chords”, or “Death Cab for Cutie Man In Blue 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 In Blue chords and for experienced players who want accurate Man In Blue lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Em, B, D, A.

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What key is "Man In Blue" in?

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