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Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)

Tonalidad A minor Dificultad Intermedio

The story behind

Billie Holiday recorded "Lover Man" in 1944, a song that was born in 1941 and became one of her most recognized tracks. The song, written by Jimmy Davis, Roger Ramirez and James Sherman, was especially dedicated to her. Her version reached number five on R&B charts and number sixteen on pop charts in 1945. Years later, Charlie Parker recorded it in 1946, but did so under the effect of alcohol, and the producer had to hold him up so he could sing. The song is interpreted in different keys, although the original is in B flat. Sonny Stitt played it many times on saxophone, with a distinguished technique. It remains a classic today, listened to by thousands on platforms like Last.fm. ↓ Skip to chords

Key

A minor

Capo

Text

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◫ Cinema Mode Live Chords

Verse 1

Am D Am D Am D

Am D G

Dm G C

C F

C E

Verse 2

D Am D G

Dm G

G C D

Verse 3

A Em

D Bm D

Dm G Dm G

C E Am

C E

Verse 4

Am D

Am D G

Dm G

F Bb

G C F C

Verse 5

Em A Em

Dm G Dm G

Verse 6

D Am

D G

Dm G

C# G

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From the album

Lover Man

Billie Holiday · 2005 · Track 1

Details

Tonalidad A minor

Duración 2:59

Álbum Lover Man

Año 2005

ISRC USF096000340

Did you know

Lover Man is a song that was born in 1941, written by Jimmy Davis, Roger Ramirez and James Sherman. The lyrics talk about a man who gets lost, searching for his love. The song became a classic, and especially in the voice of Billie Holiday, who performed it with a unique emotion. Her version was recognized years later, entering the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1989.

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About the song

Artist: Billie Holiday
Album: Lover Man
Year: 2005
Composer: Billie Holiday
Difficulty: Intermedio

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