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