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[Verse 1]

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A man I knew died too young
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And in the end his song unsung
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He touched my life, he touched my soul
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Given time he'd reach his goal

[Chorus]

     C         F      G
An original man that I knew
     Em        C      G
An original man right through

[Verse 2]

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A sadness hidden behind his gaze
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Before his time in many ways
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People copy, take and steal
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But my friend he was for real

[Chorus]

     C         F      G
An original man that I knew
     Em        C      G
An original man right through

[Instrumental]

C Csus4 C   x7
D Dsus4 D  G

[Verse 3]

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Time gives and takes away
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Everybody has their day
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Even now I see your face
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You never left without a trace

[Chorus]

     C         F      G
An original man that I knew
     Em        C      G
An original man right through