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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Man in the Box Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Man in the Box Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Man in the Box Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Man in the Box Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · A
Man in the Box Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · A
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)
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Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and play the chords with power and distortion.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A (×3)
E
Verse 2
E – A (×4)
Chorus
E – A (×6)
Verse 3
E – A (×7)
Chorus
E – A (×6)
Bridge
A (×4)
Chorus
E – A (×6)
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.