Adam Was A Man chords by
Violent Femmes

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Key: E major•

Intro 1

E

E

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B

B

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A

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E

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Verse 1

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E

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Adam was a man

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A

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Just like you or me

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B

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E

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He did not do what he's sup_ posed to

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A

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And he cries intern_ ally

Verse 2

C#m

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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There's horror in Paradise

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B

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In the garden of de_ light

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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B

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Where sorrow can para_ lyze

G#m

G#m

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C#m

C#m

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The will to want the right

Verse 3

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E

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Eve was a woman

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A

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Just like you or me

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B

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E

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She did not do what she's sup_ posed to

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A

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And she cries etern_ ally

Verse 4

C#m

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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There's trouble in Paradise

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B

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In the pathways of delight

C#m

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Where the rubble blocks

G#m

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the road of life

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B

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There's no light to light in the

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E

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night

Interlude 1

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B

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Verse 5

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E

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What about that snake?

Oh, snake was an animal

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A

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Al_ most like you or me

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B

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He said to do what we're not

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E

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supposed to

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A

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E

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And he lies so reas_ onably

Verse 6

C#m

C#m

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Because there's madness

G#m

G#m

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in Paradise

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B

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E

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The asylum of de_ light

C#m

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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And gladness breaks no morning light

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B

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C#m

C#m

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By my broken will an_ d might

Verse 7

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E

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Oh, God was God

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Not like you or me

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B

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He always does and he does just because

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A

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So we hope he stays so friendly

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Verse 8

C#m

C#m

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G#m

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He's the tailor of Paradise

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B

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E

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In the sweatshops of de_ light

C#m

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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Clothing a pair of eyes

B

B

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And the beauty of wrong and

E

E

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right

Interlude 2

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Verse 9

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Adam was a man

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C#m

C#m

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Just like you or me

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Chords

E
B
A
C#m
G#m

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Adam Was A Man?

The original key of Adam Was A Man by Violent Femmes is E major.

What are the main chords for Adam Was A Man?

The primary chords used in Adam Was A Man are E, B, A, C#m, G#m.

Do I need a capo to play Adam Was A Man?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Adam Was A Man beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A, C#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Adam Was A Man?

The tempo of Adam Was A Man is approximately 143 beats per minute.

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