Ed Sheeran - New Man Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
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Guitar C chord diagram
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[Opening]
[Em] [G] [D] [Em] [C] [Bm] [D] [Em]
I heard he spent five [Em]hundred [G]pounds on jeans
[D]Goes to the gym at least [Em]six times a week
[C]Wears boat shoes with [Bm]no socks on his feet
And I [D]hear he’s on a new diet and [Em]watches what he eats
He’s got his [Em]eyebrows plucked and his [G]asshole bleached
Owns [D]every single Ministry [Em]CD
[C]Tribal tattoos and he don’t [Bm]know what it means
But I [D]heard he makes you happy, so that’s [Em]fine by me
But [Em]still, I’m just [G]keeping it real
Still [D]looking at your Instagram and I’ll be [Em]creeping a lil’
I’ll be [C]trying not to double [Bm]tap, from way back
‘Cause I [D]know that’s where
The trouble’s [Em]at, let me remind you of the days when
You used to [G]hold my hand
And when we [D]sipped champagne out of [Em]cider cans
I guess if [C]you were Louis Lane, I wasn’t [Bm]Superman
Just a [D]young boy trying to be [Em]loved
So let me give it to ya
[chorus]
[Em]I don’t wanna know [G]about your new man [D]
‘Cause if it was [Em]meant to be
You [C]wouldn’t be calling me [Bm]up trying to
‘Cause I’m [D]positive that he don’t wanna [Em]know about me
[Em]I don’t wanna know [G]about your new man [D]
We’ll get there [Em]eventually
[C]I know you’re missing all [Bm]this kind of love
But I’m [D]positive that he don’t wanna [Em]know about me
[verse 2]
[N.C.]Your new man rents [G]a house in the ‘burb
And wears [D]a man bag on his shoulder, but I [Em]call it a purse
Every [C]year, he goes to Málaga [Bm]with all the fellas
Drinks [D]beer, but has a six pack, I’m [Em]kinda jealous
[verse 3]
He wears [Em]sunglasses indoors, in [G]winter, at nighttime
And [D]every time a rap song comes [Em]on, he makes a gang sign
[C]Says, “Chune! [Bm]Boydem light up the room,”
But [D]enough about him, girl, let’s [Em]talk about you
[verse 4]
You were the [Em]type of girl who sat beside the [G]water reading
Eating a [D]packet of crisp, but you will [Em]never find you cheating
Now you’re [C]eating kale, hitting the [Bm]gym
Keeping up with Kylie and [D]Kim
In the back of the [Em]club, kissing a boy that ain’t him
[N.C.]Okay, you need [G]to be alone
And if you [D]wanna talk about it, you can [Em]call my phone
I just [C]thought I would tell you, ’cause [Bm]you oughta know
You’re still a [D]young girl trying to be [Em]loved
So let me give it to ya
[chorus]
[Em]I don’t wanna know [G]about your new man [D]
‘Cause if it was [Em]meant to be
You [C]wouldn’t be calling me [Bm]up trying to
‘Cause I’m [D]positive that he don’t wanna [Em]know about me
[Em]I don’t wanna know [G]about your new man [D]
We’ll get there [Em]eventually
[C]I know you’re missing all [Bm]this kind of love
But I’m [D]positive that he don’t wanna [Em]know about me
[Closing]
[Em]Baby, I’m not [G]trying to ruin your [D]week
But [Em]you act so [C]differently
[Bm]When you’re with him, I [D]know you’re [Em]lonely
[Em]Please [G]remember you’re still [D]free
[Em]To make the choice and [C]leave
[Bm]Don’t call me up, you [D]need to [Em]show me
[chorus]
[Em]I don’t wanna know [G]about your new man [D]
‘Cause if it was [Em]meant to be
You [C]wouldn’t be calling me [Bm]up trying to
‘Cause I’m [D]positive that he don’t wanna [Em]know about me
[Em]I don’t wanna know [G]about your new man [D]
We’ll get there [Em]eventually
[C]I know you’re missing all [Bm]this kind of love
But I’m [D]positive that he don’t wanna [Em]know about me
[outro]
[Em] [G] [D] [Em] [C] [Bm] [D] [Em]
How to play New Man on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Ed Sheeran - New Man on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
New Man uses these transitions most often: D → Em (36), Bm → D (18), and C → Bm (18). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Em - G chord transition.
1. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
2. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
4. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
5. C → Bm chord transition
To move from C to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
6. Bm → D chord transition
To move from Bm to D;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 3.
New Man chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in New Man.
- New Man includes 126 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- New Man contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how New Man connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).
- Em → C: 26%
- Em → G: 18%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → Em: 17%