Intro
Bass alone on C, add drums, etc - 16 bars.
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db (x2)
[Verse 1]
A#m Db A#m Db
Well, my pad is very messy and there's whiskers on my chin,
A#m Db A#m Db
and never had no problems 'cause I always pay the rent.
A#m Db A#m Db
I ain't got no time for lovin', cause my time is all used up,
A#m Db A#m Db
I stand outside creatin' all that groovy kind of love.
[Chorus]
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
[Verse 2]
A#m Db A#m Db
Well, if I had my choice of matter I would rather be with cats,
A#m Db A#m Db
all engrossed in mental chatter showing where our minds are at.
A#m Db A#m Db
And relating to each other just how strong the will can be,
A#m Db A#m Db
In resisting all involvement with each groovy chick we see.
[Chorus]
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
[Verse 3]
A#m Db A#m Db
So I got to keep my image while suspended on a throne,
A#m Db A#m Db
that looks out upon a kingdom full of people all unknown,
A#m Db A#m Db
who imagine I'm not human and my heart is made of stone,
A#m Db A#m Db
and I never had no problems and my body's made of stone.
[Chorus]
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
Db C Cb A#m Db A#m Db
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so.
[Outro]
A#m Db x4
A#m Db C Cb Cm