Intro
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When I grow up to be a man
Verse 1:
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Will I dig the same things that turn me on as a kid?
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Will I look back and say that I wish I hadn't done what I did?
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Will I joke around and still dig those sounds
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When I grow up to be a man?
Verse 2:
Will I look for the same things in a woman that I dig in a girl?
Will I settle down fast or will I first wanna travel the world?
Now I'm young and free, but how will it be
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When I grow up to be a man?
Instrumental break (chord variations implied by background voices):
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Ebm Ebm(+7) Ebm7 C#
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Ebm Eb7
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Verse 3:
Will my kids be proud or think their old man is really a square?
When they're out having fun yeah, will I still wanna have my share?
Will I love my wife for the rest of my life
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When I grow up to be a man - what will I be?
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When I grow up to be a man?
Coda (repeat to fade):
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Won't last forever It's kind of sad
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