Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsEE/D#C#mAF#mBEmGF#D

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This is the chords of Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
E E/D# C#m A F#m B

[Verse 1: Ozzy Osbourne]
E             E/D#         C#m
I was unprepared for fame
B                               A
Then everybody knew my name
F#m                                         B
No more lonely nights, it’s all for you
E         E/D#                 C#m
I have traveled many miles
B                                         A
I’ve seen tears and I’ve seen smiles
F#m                                       B
Just remember that it’s all for you

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[Pre-Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
C#m                 B                 A
Don’t forget me as the colors fade
C#m                         B                                 A
When the lights go down, it’s just an empty stage
Okay

[Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
B
Yes, I’ve been a bad guy
F#m
Been higher than the blue sky
E                                         Em                         A
And the truth is I don’t wanna die an ordinary man
B
I’ve made momma cry
F#m
Don’t know why I’m still alive
E                 Em                 A         G                 A         B
Yes, the truth is I don’t wanna die an ordinary man

[Verse 2: Elton John]
E         E/D#         C#m
Many times I lost control
B                                         A
They tried to kill my rock ‘n’ roll
F#m                                 B
Just remember I’m still here for you
E         E/D#                 C#m
I don’t wanna say goodbye
B                         A
When I do, you’ll be alright
F#m                                 B
After all, I did it all for you

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[Pre-Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
C#m                 B                         A
Don’t forget me as the colors fade
C#m                               B                                         A
When the lights go down, it’s just an empty stage
Okay

[Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
B
Yes, I’ve been a bad guy
F#m
Been higher than the blue sky
E                                 Em                                 A
And the truth is I don’t wanna die an ordinary man
B
I’ve made momma cry
F#m
Don’t know why I’m still alive
E                                 Em                                 A
Yes, the truth is I don’t wanna die an ordinary man

[Instrumental Break]
G A B G A B F# G A B D G F# E Em A

[Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
B
Yes, I’ve been a bad guy
F#m
Been higher than the blue sky
E                                       Em                         A
And the truth is I don’t wanna die an ordinary man
B
I’ve made momma cry
F#m
Don’t know why I’m still alive
E                                         Em                         A
Yes, the truth is I don’t wanna die an ordinary man
G A B G A B F# G A B D G A B
F#m E Em A G A B

How to play Ordinary Man: key, chords and progression

Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne is built around E major (four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯), with 10 chords in all: E, E/D#, C#m, A, F#m, B, Em, G, F# and D.

The progression the song keeps returning to is A – B – F#m – E (IV – V – ii – I in E major). In solfa, that is fah – soh – reh – doh. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 2nd fret and play the shapes D, Bm, G, Em, A, Dm, F, E, C (78% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 56% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
C#m chord on guitar (x46654)
C♯mC♯ E G♯
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
F#m chord on guitar (244222)
F♯mF♯ A C♯
B chord on guitar (x24442)
BB D♯ F♯
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
F# chord on guitar (244322)
F♯F♯ A♯ C♯
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

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Ordinary Man chords: questions

What key is Ordinary Man in?

Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne is centred on E major (four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).

What chords are in Ordinary Man?

Ordinary Man uses 10 chords: E, E/D#, C#m, A, F#m, B, Em, G, F#, D.

What is the chord progression of Ordinary Man?

The main progression is A – B – F#m – E (IV – V – ii – I).

Is Ordinary Man easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 2nd fret and play the shapes D, Bm, G, Em, A, Dm, F, E, C (78% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 56% without a capo).

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