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Holyman

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Blind Melon - Holyman
Chords used:
D:     xx0232
Cadd9: 032030
D5:    x577xx
C5:    x355xx
G5:    355xxx
F5:    133xxx
C:     x32010
D/F#:  2x0232
C/E:   032010
D7:    xx0212
D7#5:  xx0312
----------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
D  Cadd9   D  Cadd9
[Intro verse]
D                                        Cadd9
 I was born on the banks off a hot muddy river
D                               Cadd9
 The child of one stupid steamy night
D                         Cadd9
 Born to roam beneath the sun
            D                            Cadd9    D
What do you think of me, I’m better left alone
[Interlude]
    D
Sad child
[Guitar interlude]
D
D
D
D     C
[Verse 1]
D5            C5   G5      D5           C5       G5
 Said I met a holy man who said that he knew the way
D5                C5      G5    D5        F5  C5
 And he’d like to show me so my life won't go astray
D5       C5        G5   D5                    C5      G5
 Take my hand child now  little boy don’t you be afraid
D5              C5       G5      D5    F5    C
 I’ll take your soul and walk on water
[Chorus]
D       Cadd9
 Holyman,  you don’t understand
D                             Cadd9
 The cuts on me they run much deeper
D             Cadd9
 Holyman, you righteous man
D                                   Cadd9
 I’ve been shown the way a thousand times
          D
Not one a keeper
[Interlude]
D/F#  C/E  D
D/F#  C/E  D
[Verse 2]
D5                      C5       G5         D5      C5      G5
 Older man he said I’ll tell you boy you’ve planted rotten seeds
D5                C5   G5           D5      F5  C5
 And in a land of happiness they’ll grow us evil trees
D5      C5  G5  D5                  C5    G5
 Guided minds,   and eyes that will never see
D5            C5    G5      D5              F5  C5
 Holyman I’ll tell you just what it is that I believe
[Chorus]
D       Cadd9
 Holyman,  you don’t understand
D                             Cadd9
 The cuts on me they run much deeper
D             Cadd9
 Holyman, you righteous man
D                    Cadd9
 I’ve been shown the way
          D7   D7#5
Not one a keeper
[Bridge]
D7   D7#5
         oh no
D7   D7#5     D7   D7#5
             I gotta look away
D7   D7#5    D7   D7#5
D7   D7#5    D7
             yeah yeah yeah
[Guitar solo]
D      Dsus4 D
Cadd9
D      Dsus4 D
Cadd9
D      Dsus4 D
Cadd9
D
[Riff]
D
C
D     C
[Verse 3]
D5                   C5       G5      D5               C5       G5
 Holyman I said I'll tell you boy you gotta believe in what you see
D5                      C5      G5           D5        F5  C5
 ‘Cause its you that corrupt us man and deep throat philosophy
D5       C5        G5            D5                      C5      G5
 I don’t need your spells or the little games you try to pull on me
D5                     C5         G5     D5    F5  C5
 Come to think of it I don’t need your religion
[Interlude]
D    Cadd9
Oooh, I said I'll get away
D    Cadd9
Oooh,   everybody prays
D    Cadd9
       Let me find my
D    Cadd9
      let me find my own way, yeah
[Chorus]
D       Cadd9
 Holyman,  you don’t understand
D                             Cadd9
 The cuts on me they run much deeper
D             Cadd9
 Holyman, you righteous man
D                    Cadd9
 I’ve been shown the way
          D     Cadd9
Not one a keeper
[Outro]
          D     Cadd9
Not one a keeper
          D     Cadd9
Not one a keeper
          D
Not one a keeper
Cadd9                       D
ooohoohoohooh ooohoohoohooh ooh ooh

Holyman chords and lyrics

Free chords for Holyman by Blind Melon. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Blind Melon - Holyman
Chords used:
D:     xx0232
Cadd9: 032030
D5:    x577xx
C5:    x355xx
G5:    355xxx
F5:    133xxx
C:     x32010
D/F#:  2x0232
C/E:   032010
D7:    xx0212
D7#5:  xx0312
----------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
D  Cadd9   D  Cadd9
[Intro verse]
[Interlude]
[Guitar interlude]
D
D
D
D     C
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
D/F#  C/E  D
D/F#  C/E  D
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
D7   D7#5    D7   D7#5
[Guitar solo]
D      Dsus4 D
Cadd9
D      Dsus4 D
Cadd9
D      Dsus4 D
Cadd9
D
[Riff]
D
C
D     C
[Verse 3]
[Interlude]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Holyman Chords by Blind Melon

Learn how to play Holyman by Blind Melon with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Holyman chords”, “Holyman guitar chords”, or “Blind Melon Holyman 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 Holyman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Holyman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Cadd9, C, D/F, C/E, D7.

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

Is "Holyman" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Holyman" in?

The chords for "Holyman" show the original chord names (including D, Cadd9, C, D/F, C/E, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.