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Key: A major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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So I wait my turn,
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I'm a modern man
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And the people behind me,
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they can't understand
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Makes me feel like
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Makes me feel like
Verse 2
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So I wait in line, I'm a modern man
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And the people behind me,
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they can't understand
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Makes me feel like
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Something don't feel right
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Verse 3

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Like a record that's skipping
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I'm a modern man
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And the clock keeps ticking
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I'm a modern man
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Makes me feel like
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Makes me feel like
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In my dream
Verse 4

I was almost there
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And you pulled me aside and said

you're going nowhere
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They say we are the chosen few
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But we're wasted
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And that's why we're still waiting
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On a number from the modern man
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Maybe when you're older
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you will understand
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Why you don't feel right
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Why you can't sleep at night now
Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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In line for a number but
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you don't understand
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Like a modern man
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In line for a number but you
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don't understand
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Verse 6
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Oh I had a dream I was dreaming
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And I feel I'm losing the feeling
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Makes me feel like
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Like something don't feel right
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I erase the number of
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the modern man
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Want to break the mirror of
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the modern man
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Makes me feel like
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Makes me feel like
Verse 7
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In my dream I was almost there
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But you pulled me aside and said

you're going nowhere
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I know we are the chosen few
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But we're wasted
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And that's why we're still waiting
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In line for a number but you
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don't understand
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Like a modern man
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In line for a number but you
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Like a modern man
Verse 8
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And you feel so right
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But how come you can't sleep at night?
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In line for a number but you
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don't understand
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Like a modern man
Verse 9
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I'm a modern man
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I'm a modern man
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I'm a modern man
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I'm a modern man
Outro 1
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Chords
  • G

  • Em

  • D

  • C

  • B

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Modern Man by Arcade Fire is A major.

The primary chords used in Modern Man are A, F#m, E, D, C#.

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

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

The tempo of Modern Man is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Modern 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 Modern 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 Arcade Fire.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Modern 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 Modern Man by Arcade Fire on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.