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I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man

by Prince

Biography:

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, record producer, actor, and director.

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prince was known for his electric work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant fashion sense and use of makeup, and wide vocal range. His innovative music integrated a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He sold over 100 million records worldwide

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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 16:44:29 -0600 CST
Subject: Prince Submission

From: [email protected]
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****************************I Could Never Take the Place of Your ManPrince************************
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C G Fadd G-->F->Fmaj7->F
It was only last June when her old man ran away

C G Fadd G->F->Fmaj7->F
She couldn't stop cryin' cuz she knew he was gone 2 stay

C G Fadd G->F->Fmaj7->F
It was ten thirty five on a lonely Friday night

C G Fadd G->F->Fmaj7->F
She was standin' by the bar hmm, she was lookin' alright

C5 G5 F5
I asked her if she wanted 2 dance and she said that all she wanted

C5 G5 F5
was a good man and wanted 2 know if I thought I was qualified

C/F G/D Fadd G->F->Fmaj7->F
And I said baby don't waste your time

C/F G/D Fadd G->F->Fmaj7->F
I know what's on your mind

F Fmin Emin7 D7
I may be qualified for a one night stand

Dmin7 Gmin7
But I could never take the place of your man

F-->E-->D--->C-->D--->E-->D--->C-->C Straight out of a Cmaj Scale

C G Fadd G->F->Fmaj 7->F
it hurt me so bad when she told me with tears in her eyes

C G Fadd G->F->Fmaj 7->F
He was all she ever had and now she wanted 2 die

C G Fadd G->F->Fmaj 7->F
He left her with a baby and another one on the way

C G F
She couldn't stop cryin' cuz she knew he was gone 2 stay

C5 G5
She ask me if we could be friends and I said

F5
Oh honey, baby that's a dead end

C5 G5 F5
U Know and I know that we Wouldn't be satisfied

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D7 C/G G/D Fmin
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From: "Timothy W. Gordon"
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 20:41:28 -0700

Artist: Prince
Song: I Could Never Take The Place of Your Man

A very basic simple way to play this song.

I COULD NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF YOUR MAN - PRINCE

C G F
It was only last June when her old man ran away

C G F
She couldn't stop cryin' `cause she knew he was gone to stay

C G F
It was 10:35 on a lonely Friday night
C G F
She was standin' by the bar, Hmm, she was lookin' alright

C G F
I asked her if she wanted to dance and she said that all she wanted was a good man

C G F
and wanted to know if I thought I was qualified

F C F
And I said, baby don't waste your time

F C F
I know what's on your mind

F C G D
I may be qualified 4 a one night stand

F G
But I could never take the place of your man

C G F

C G F

C G F
It hurt me so bad when she told me with tears in her eyes

C G F
He was all she ever had and now she wanted 2 die

C G F
He left her with a baby and another one on the way

C G F
She couldn't stop cryin' cause she knew he was gone 2 stay

C G F
She asked me if we could be friends, and I said oh honey baby that's a dead end

C G F
U know and I know that we wouldn't be satisfied

F C F
And I said, baby don't waste your time

F C F
I know what's on your mind

F C G D
We wouldn't be satisfied with a one night stand

F G
And I could never take the place of your man

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Tim Gordon
[email protected]