Listen To What The Man Said

by Paul McCartney & Wings

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Lyrics

(Bm)An y time,

(Cmaj7)an y day,

(Bm7)You can hear the peo ple say

That (Am)love is blind, well, (Bm)I don’t know but I say love is kind.

(Bm)Sol dier boy

(Cmaj7)kiss es girl,

(Bm7)leaves be hind a trag ic world.

But (Am)he won’t mind, well, (Bm)he’s in love and he says love is fine.

Oh, yes in deed, we know that peo ple will find a way to go no (G)mat ter what the (C6)man said.

And (C)love is fine for all we know, for all we know our love will grow, that’s what the (C6)man said.

So won’t you (G)lis ten to what the (C6)man said.

He said.

The (G)won der of it (G6)all, ba by,

the (G)won der of it (G6)all, ba by,

the (G)won der of it (G6)all, ba by, yeah, yeah, (G)yeah.

Listen To What The Man Said by Paul McCartney & Wings — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Listen To What The Man Said” by Paul McCartney & Wings 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 G at 120 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 "Listen To What The Man Said" 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 "Listen To What The Man Said"?
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 "Listen To What The Man Said" use?
Just 14 chords: Am, Bbm, Bm, Bm7, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul McCartney & Wings songs work for kids?
Try "SILLY LOVE SONGS", "LIVE AND LET DIE", "UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.