It's A Man's Man's Man's World

by James Brown

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(CN.C.)This is a man’s world,

this is a (Dm)man’s world,

but it would n’t be noth ing,

(A7)noth ing

with out a wom an or a (Dm)girl,

You see,

man made the cars

that take us o ver the road.

Man made the train

to car ry the heav (Am)y load.

Man made the (Am)e lec tric light

to take us out of the dark.

Man (Am)made the boat for the wa ter

like No ah (Am)made the Ark.

This is a (Gm)man’s

man’s man’s world,

but it would n’t be noth ing, noth ing, with out a wom an (Dm)or a girl.

man made the cars

that take us o ver the road.

Man made the train

to car ry the heav (Am)y load.

Man made the (Am)e lec tric light

to take us out of the dark.

Man (Am)made the boat for the wa ter

like No ah (Am)made the Ark.

This is a (Gm)man’s

man’s man’s world,

but it would n’t be noth ing, noth ing, with out a wom an (Dm)or a girl.

(Dm)or a girl.

He’s lost

in the wil der ness.

He’s lost

in bit ter (Am)ness.

He’s lost

in bit ter (Am)ness.

It's A Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's A Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown 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 Bb at 90 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "It's A Man's Man's Man's World" 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 "It's A Man's Man's Man's World"?
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 "It's A Man's Man's Man's World" use?
Just 6 chords: A7, Am, C, C7, Dm, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other James Brown songs work for kids?
Try "THE PAYBACK", "SAY IT LOUD", "SOUL POWER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.