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Man in the Box Chords – Guitar
Alice in Chains’ grunge anthem about societal control and personal anguish. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓
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Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and play the chords with power and distortion.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
Won’t you come and save me?
E
Save me
Verse 2
E A
Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut?
E A
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
E A
He who tries will be wasted
E A
Oh, feed my eyes, now you’ve sewn them shut
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Verse 3
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
If you’re seeing now
E A
Then I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord (E and A) pattern before adding the heavy downstroke rhythm and vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Man in the Box"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Man in the Box" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Man in the Box" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Man in the Box"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and released in 1990.
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Man in the Box Chords – Ukulele
Alice in Chains’ grunge anthem about societal control and personal anguish. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓
1234
Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and play the chords with power and distortion.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
Won’t you come and save me?
E
Save me
Verse 2
E A
Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut?
E A
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
E A
He who tries will be wasted
E A
Oh, feed my eyes, now you’ve sewn them shut
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Verse 3
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
If you’re seeing now
E A
Then I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord (E and A) pattern before adding the heavy downstroke rhythm and vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Man in the Box"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Man in the Box" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Man in the Box" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Man in the Box"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and released in 1990.
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Atap to play
Man in the Box Chords – Piano
Alice in Chains’ grunge anthem about societal control and personal anguish. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓
1234
Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and play the chords with power and distortion.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
Won’t you come and save me?
E
Save me
Verse 2
E A
Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut?
E A
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
E A
He who tries will be wasted
E A
Oh, feed my eyes, now you’ve sewn them shut
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Verse 3
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
If you’re seeing now
E A
Then I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord (E and A) pattern before adding the heavy downstroke rhythm and vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Man in the Box"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Man in the Box" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Man in the Box" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Man in the Box"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and released in 1990.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Man in the Box Chords – Banjo
Alice in Chains’ grunge anthem about societal control and personal anguish. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓
1234
Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and play the chords with power and distortion.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
Won’t you come and save me?
E
Save me
Verse 2
E A
Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut?
E A
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
E A
He who tries will be wasted
E A
Oh, feed my eyes, now you’ve sewn them shut
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Verse 3
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
If you’re seeing now
E A
Then I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord (E and A) pattern before adding the heavy downstroke rhythm and vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Man in the Box"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Man in the Box" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Man in the Box" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Man in the Box"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and released in 1990.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Man in the Box Chords – Mandolin
Alice in Chains’ grunge anthem about societal control and personal anguish. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓
1234
Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and play the chords with power and distortion.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
Won’t you come and save me?
E
Save me
Verse 2
E A
Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut?
E A
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
E A
He who tries will be wasted
E A
Oh, feed my eyes, now you’ve sewn them shut
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Verse 3
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
If you’re seeing now
E A
Then I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord (E and A) pattern before adding the heavy downstroke rhythm and vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Man in the Box"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Man in the Box" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Man in the Box" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Man in the Box"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and released in 1990.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Man in the Box Chords – Harmonica
Alice in Chains’ grunge anthem about societal control and personal anguish. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
↓↓↓↓
1234
Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and play the chords with power and distortion.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
Won’t you come and save me?
E
Save me
Verse 2
E A
Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut?
E A
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
E A
He who tries will be wasted
E A
Oh, feed my eyes, now you’ve sewn them shut
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Verse 3
E A
I’m the man in the box
E A
Buried in my shit
E A
If you’re seeing now
E A
Then I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been
E A
I’m the dog who’s been beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Chorus
E A
And I’m the dog who gets beaten
E A
Shove my nose in shit
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
E A
I won’t be beaten
Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord (E and A) pattern before adding the heavy downstroke rhythm and vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Man in the Box"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and A.
Is "Man in the Box" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Man in the Box" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Man in the Box"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and released in 1990.