The National - A Reasonable Man (I Don't Mind): Guitar Chords
Learn to play "A Reasonable Man (I Don't Mind)" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn A Reasonable Man (I Don't Mind) Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The National
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "A Reasonable Man (I Don't Mind)" smoothly on your guitar.
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A F#m I don't mind losing a girl to herself Bm E A quiet love is better than none A F#m And I don't mind losing a friend to a friend Bm E If only to be a reasonable man And I don't mind waiting if it's for the best A careful heart is better than none I don't mind painting my back with the past Pictures in resolute pain Smoothing the laugh o'er the lane Chorus: F#m But if it happens to you Bm The same kind of deal C#m I recommend fire G E Instead of the fool A F#m I don't mind shaking your hand at the door Bm E If only to be a resolute man (Pictures in resolute pain) D E If only to be a resolute man F#m E If only to be a resolute man Chorus I don't mind shaking your hand at the door If only to be a resolute man (Pictures in resolute pain) If only to be a resolute man If only to be a resolute man If only to be a reasonable man If only to be a reasonable man You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C#m  D  E  F#m  G  Bm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "A Reasonable Man (I Don't Mind)" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "A Reasonable Man (I Don't Mind)" by The National.