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21st Century Man chords by
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
Dm
Dm

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C
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Verse 1
G
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Am
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A penny in your pocket
Em
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C
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F
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Suitcase in your hand
C
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They won't get you very far
F
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Now you're a 21st century man
G
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F
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Verse 2
C
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Am
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Fly across the city
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C
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F
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Rise above the land
C
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You can do 'most anything
F
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Now you're a 21st century

man
Bb
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Abdim
Abdim
6

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Verse 3
G
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C
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Though you ride on the wheels of to
F
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Dm
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Am
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G
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morrow (tomorrow)
C
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F
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You still wander the fields of your sorrow
Fm
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C
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What will it bring?
Verse 4
G
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One day you're a hero
Em
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Am
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Next day you're
Em
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C
C

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F
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a clown
C
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There's nothing that is in between
Gsus4
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Now you're a

21st century man
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Verse 5
C
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Em
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Am
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You should be so happy
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C
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F
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You should be so glad
C
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So why are you so lonely
Gsus4
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F
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Bb
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Abdim
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You 21st century man?
Verse 6
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You stepped out of a dream
C
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Believing everything was gone
G
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Return with what you've learned
C
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F
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They'll kiss the ground you walk upon
Interlude 1
Fm
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Em
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Am
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Edim
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C
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F
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F
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Gsus4
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G
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F
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C
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Verse 7
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(21st-century man) Things ain't how you

thought
Am
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they were
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Edim
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C
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F
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Nothing have you planned

So pick up your penny and
C
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your suitcase
Gsus4
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F
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You're not a 21st century

man
Bb
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Abdim
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Verse 8
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C
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Though you ride on the wheels of to
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Dm
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Am
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G
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morrow (tomorrow)
Em
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C
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You still wander the fields of
F
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your sorrow (sorrow)
Fm
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C
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Tomorrow, 21st-century man
Dm
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Verse 9
C
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F
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Dm
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centuryman)
Verse 10
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F
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Dm
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(21st- century man)
Outro 1
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F
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Dm
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Chords

  • Dm

  • C

  • G

  • Am

  • Em

  • F

  • Bb

  • Abdim

    6

  • Fm

  • Gsus4

  • Edim

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of 21st Century Man by Electric Light Orchestra is C major.

The primary chords used in 21st Century Man are Dm, C, G, Am, Em, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, C, G, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of 21st Century Man is approximately 77 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of 21st Century Man using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for 21st Century Man. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Electric Light Orchestra.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add 21st Century Man to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for 21st Century Man by Electric Light Orchestra on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.