AWOLNATION – Handyman Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

AWOLNATION – Handyman Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

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This is the chord progression of Handyman by AWOLNATION on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Intro]
C G D C

[Verse 1]
C
I’m a sinner
G
I will consider
D G
I am my father’s son

C
I’m a sinner
G
I must consider
D                                       G
I’ve never owned a gun

[Verse 2]
C
I’m a sinner
G
Seasoned beginner
D               Em
Lucky to be alive

C
I’m a sinner
G
Finished my dinner
D                             G
Now I can go outside

[Chorus]
C               G               D               G               C   G D
If only yesterda-a-a-ay took place tomorro-o-ow
C         G         D               Em
I’d pray for sle-e-e-e-e-ep
C               G               D               G
And wake you and lift your head
C               G               D          G
So I can fix your hand
C         G               D        G
I’ll be your handyman

[Verse 3]
C
I’m not brittle
G
I’m just a little
D                                           G
Scared of your temperament

C
I’m not brittle
G
I’m just a little
D                                           G
Scared of my government

[Verse 4]
C
I’m not brittle
G
Head hurts a little
D                             Em
Staring up overhead

C
I’m not brittle
G
I’m just a riddle
D                                           G
Born of white, blue and red

[Chorus]
C         G               D               G               C               G D
If only yesterda-a-a-ay took place tomorro-o-ow
G C G D Em
I’d pray for sle-e-e-e-e-ep
C G D G
And wake you and lift your head
C G D G
So I can fix your hand
C G D G
I’ll be your handyman

[Instrumental]
C G D G
C G D G
C G D Em
C G D G

[Chorus]
C G D G C G D G
If only yesterda-a-a-ay took place tomorro-o-ow
C G D Em
I’d pray for sle-e-e-e-e-ep
C G D G
And wake you and lift your head
C G D G
So I can fix your hand
C G D G (Let G Ring For ~2 Counts Then Mute)
I’ll be your handyman

[Outro] (Soft Strumming)
C G D G
C G D G
C G D Em

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How to play Handyman: key, chords and progression

Handyman by AWOLNATION sits in E minor (one sharp: F♯), and you need 4 chords to play it: C, G, D and Em.

Most of the song cycles through C – G – D – G (VI – III – VII – III in E minor). Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

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Handyman chords: questions

What key is Handyman in?

Handyman by AWOLNATION is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Handyman?

Handyman uses 4 chords: C, G, D, Em.

What is the chord progression of Handyman?

The main progression is C – G – D – G (VI – III – VII – III).

Is Handyman easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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