Verse 1:
Let's get down to business, to defeat the Huns
E B D A B D A B C D A
Did they send me daughters, when I asked for sons?
E B D A B D A B C D D
You're the saddest bunch I ever met
D D E E E A G F# F#
But you can bet, before we're through
G G A B B B E E
Mister, I'll make a man out of you
C B G E B A G F# F# E
Verse 2:
Tranquil as a forest, but on fire within
E B D A B D A B C D A
Once you find your centre, you are sure to win
E B D A B D A B C D D
You're a spineless, pale, pathetic lot
D D E E E A G F# F#
And you haven't got a clue
G A B B B E E
Somehow I'll make a man out of you
C B G E B A B D E
Bridge:
I'm never gonna catch my breath
E E E E E F# F# F#
Say good-bye to those who knew me
G G G G B E F# E
Boy, was I a fool in school for cutting gym
A A A A D A C B A G G
This guy's got 'em scared to death
A A A A B B B
Hope he doesn't see right through me
G G G G B G A G
Now I really wish that I knew how to swim
G G G G C B A G G F# E
Chorus:
Be a man
F# F# G
We must be swift as a coursing river
G G G A F# D C B A G
Be a man
F# F# G
With all the force of a great typhoon
G G G A F# D C B A G
Be a man
F# F# G
With all the strength of a raging fire
G G G A F# D C B A G
Mysterious as the dark side of the moon
G G G G G B A G F# D E
Verse 3
Time is racing toward us, till the Huns arrive
F C D# A# C D# A# C C# D# A#
Heed my every order, and you might survive
F C D# A# C D# A# C C# D# D#
You're unsuited for the rage of war
D# D# F F F A# G# G G
So pack up, go home, you're through
G A# C C C D# F
How could I make a man out of you?
C A# G# F C A# C D# F
Chorus:
Be a man
F# F# G
We must be swift as a coursing river
G G G A F# D C B A G
Be a man
F# F# G
With all the force of a great typhoon
G G G A F# D C B A G
Be a man
F# F# G
With all the strength of a raging fire
G G G A F# D C B A G
Mysterious as the dark side of the moon
G G G G G B A G F# D E
About Me
These notes can be used to play the song on many instruments including the keyboard, flute, recorder and piano. The piano/keyboard I use is a Casio CT-S300 , and an older Casio CTK 240 electronic keyboard which are perfect for beginners. I also have a YouTube channel (Mint Music) where I make videos to assist you in your learning. Please feel free to comment any requests and feedback. You can find me on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/mintmusic
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