The story behind
Billie Holiday recorded My Man (Mon Homme) in 1941, a song that became hers. The lyrics speak of a man who leaves, but who always remains in the mind. Holiday's voice makes it hers, with an intensity that is felt in every note. The song was recorded at a time when she was in top form, with a presence that is evident in the vocal range. The duration is two and a half minutes, a space sufficient for the emotion to be felt. Today it remains a piece that is played, listened to, and felt. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
Am Bdim E G#aug Eaug
Am Dm
Am E
Dm E
Bdim
E Am
Verse 2
Dm
Am E C
Dm E
Bdim E
Am
A
Verse 3
Am E Bb Am
G
E F
E
Verse 4
E C
G C
E Cdim Dm
G
D G
Dm G C G
C
Verse 5
Gm F# F
F#dim Cdim
G C
Dm Am C G
C F C Dm C# C
From the album
Lover Man
Billie Holiday · 2005 · Track 5