Etap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E
Mannish Boy Chords – Guitar
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mannish Boy"?
You need 1 Beginner-friendly chords: E.
Is "Mannish Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 1 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mannish Boy" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mannish Boy"?
It was written by Muddy Waters.
Etap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E
Mannish Boy Chords – Ukulele
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mannish Boy"?
You need 1 Beginner-friendly chords: E.
Is "Mannish Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 1 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mannish Boy" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mannish Boy"?
It was written by Muddy Waters.
Etap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E
Mannish Boy Chords – Piano
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mannish Boy"?
You need 1 Beginner-friendly chords: E.
Is "Mannish Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 1 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mannish Boy" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mannish Boy"?
It was written by Muddy Waters.
Etap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E
Mannish Boy Chords – Banjo
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mannish Boy"?
You need 1 Beginner-friendly chords: E.
Is "Mannish Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 1 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mannish Boy" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mannish Boy"?
It was written by Muddy Waters.
Etap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E
Mannish Boy Chords – Mandolin
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mannish Boy"?
You need 1 Beginner-friendly chords: E.
Is "Mannish Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 1 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mannish Boy" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mannish Boy"?
It was written by Muddy Waters.
Etap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E
Mannish Boy Chords – Harmonica
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mannish Boy"?
You need 1 Beginner-friendly chords: E.
Is "Mannish Boy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 1 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mannish Boy" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mannish Boy"?
It was written by Muddy Waters.