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The Selfishness In Man chords by
Ray Lynam
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Key: Bb major•
Verse 1
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Em
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I saw a
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little beam of sunlight
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G

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Steal across a purple sky
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I am bent down to kiss a rose,
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but hope made me want to cry
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To think that I have been permitted
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to see a part of nature's plan
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Oh, there's nothing that stands out
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G

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more than the selfishness in man
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C

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Little children painting pictures
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of the birds and apple trees
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Oh, why can't the grown -up people
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have the faith of one of these?
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And to think those tiny fingers
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might become a killer's hand
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And oh, there's nothing
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that stands out
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more than the selfishness in that
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Oh, why can't we see the folly
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and the uselessness of hate?
Verse 2
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Love could lead to understanding.
Verse 3
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Maybe it's not too late.
Verse 4
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And then perhaps through
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His great wisdom,
Verse 5
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D

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we might learn to understand them.
Verse 6
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I know selfishness in that
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Oh, why can't we see the folly
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And the uselessness of hate?
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Love could lead to understanding
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Maybe it's not too late
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And then perhaps through
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His great wisdom
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We might learn to understand
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Then there'll be no shame or sorrow
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I know selfishness in my heart

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • A

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Selfishness In Man by Ray Lynam is Bb major.

The primary chords used in The Selfishness In Man are Eb, Bb, F, Gm, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, F, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Selfishness In Man is approximately 80 beats per minute.

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