Bobby Womack/ I Can't Take it Like a Man Songwriters: Crewe, Bob / Williams, Jimmy / Weiss, Laurence Chart by Mike DeLaCerda (Intro) A / D Girl, I've got a little message for you I want you to take heed Listen it says a (1st Verse) A / D Men, they don't cry to dry their eyes, or to make a teardrop, oh no and I am not weeping, to keep from sleeping, Girl, I wish you could stop

^BmI was your man, ^Bm7a mountain of pride ^AYou came along to change me inside ^BmThis heart of mine, ^Bm7ain't no windup toy ^EBut I am still hanging' around for you to enjoy

(Chorus)

^AI can't take it like a man, ^AbI can't take it like a man, ^GI am heading' nowhere, ^F#just as fast as I can. ^BI can't take it like a man, ^GI can't make it like a man, ^EI need your lovin' ^Ein the ^Dpalm ^C#of ^Bmy ^Bmh a n d. ^E

(Repeat progression for second verse and chorus!!) Hearts don't break, to take the ache that they're going through, oh no If you're mistaken, my hearts breaking because I love you Oh love, if you care, won't you please hurry back, Keep me on the right track, Throw me some rope, don't let me drown, Please have a heart; this is my third time down, (Chorus X 3/ Fade Out) I can't take like a man etc. Please feel free to correct any mistakes!!! Thanks!!

Bobby Womack - I cant take it like a man