A Man I'll Never Be

by Boston

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Lyrics

If I said what’s on my mind

you’d (Am)turn and walk a (C)way,

dis ap pear ing way back in your (G)dreams.

It’s so (C)hard to be un kind,

so (Am)eas y just to (C)say

that (D)ev ’ry thing is just

the way it seems.

You look up at me

and (C)some where in your (G)mind you (Am)see

a man

I’ll (G)nev er be.

If on ly I could (G)find a way,

I’d feel like I’m the (C)man you be (C)lieve (G)I am.

And it’s get tin’ hard er (G)ev ’ry day for me

to (C)hide be hind this (Dm7)dream you see.

A (F)man I’ll nev er (C)be.

I (C)can’t get an y strong er,

and I can’t climb an y (C)high er.

You’ll nev er (D)know

just how hard I’ve (G)tried.

(C)Cry

a lit tle (G)long er

and hold a lit tle (C)tight er.

E mo tions

can’t be sat is (G)fied.

You look up at me

and (C)some where in your (G)mind you (Am)see

a man

I’ll (G)nev er be.

(G)ev ’ry day for me.

I can’t keep (C)hid in’ this (G)feel in’.

A Man I'll Never Be by Boston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Man I'll Never Be” by Boston in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Man I'll Never Be" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Man I'll Never Be"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "A Man I'll Never Be" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, C, Cm, D, Dm7, F, G, G7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Boston songs work for kids?
Try "AMANDA", "LONG TIME", "MORE THAN A FEELING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.