Blues

Mannish Boy Guitar Chords

Muddy Waters Beginner Key of E 1 Chords 1 min read

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Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

E

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the E chord

This entire song uses just one chord: E. Strum an open E major and let that bluesy groove carry you.

2

Get the rhythm

The magic is in the rhythm. Use a shuffle feel — emphasize beats 2 and 4 with a slight swing.

3

Add the blues attitude

Palm mute between strums. Let the strings ring on the accents. Think swagger, not speed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Now when I was a young boy,

E

at the age of five,

E

My mother said I was gonna be

E

the greatest man alive.

Chorus

E

I’m a man,

E

I’m a full grown man.

E

I’m a man,

E

I’m a natural born lover man.

Verse 2

E

Now when I was a young boy,

E

at the age of five,

E

All you women and children

E

gather round, gather round.