My Man (Mon Homme)

by Barbra Streisand

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Oh, my man, I love him (D)so;

he’ll nev er (D)know.

All my life is (F)just de spair, but I don’t care.

When he takes (Ab9)me in his (A9)arms,

the (Bb)world is (A9)bright,

all (Dmaj7)right.

What’s the dif f’rence if I (D)say

I’ll go a (D7)way

when I know I’ll come (Gmaj7)back

on my (Gmaj7)knees some (G#)day?

For what ev er my man (D)is, I am (Bm)his for (E9)ev

(A9)er

(D6)more.

It (Dm)cost me a (Dm)lot, but there’s (Bb13)one thing that I’ve (Am)got; it’s (Dm)my (Bb)man.

Cold and (A9)wet, tired, you bet, but all (A9)that I soon for (Bb7)get with (A7)my (Dm)man.

He’s (Dm)not much for (Gm7)looks, and no (B)he ro out of (Bbm(maj7))books is my

man.

Two or three girls has (Bb)he that he (A7)likes as (Bb)well as (A9)me, but I (Dm)love him.

Oh, my (Db7sus4)man, I (Db7)love him (Gb)so;

he’ll nev er (Gb)know.

All my life is (A)just de (Db7)spair,

but I don’t (Db7)care.

When he (Db7)takes me in (A)his (Db9)arms,

the world is (Abm9)bright,

(Cb7)all right.

What’s the (Abm7)dif f’rence if I (Gbmaj7)say I will go a (Gb)way when I (Dbm7)know I’ll (Gb13)come back on my knees (C)some day.

For what (A)ev er my man (Bbm7)is,

(Gb)I am (Ebm)his

for (Ab9)ev

er

more.

My Man (Mon Homme) by Barbra Streisand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Man (Mon Homme)” by Barbra Streisand 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 D at 92 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 "My Man (Mon Homme)" 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 "My Man (Mon Homme)"?
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 "My Man (Mon Homme)" use?
Just 46 chords: A7, A9, Ab9, Abm7, Abm9, Adim7, Am, Bb7, +38 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barbra Streisand songs work for kids?
Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "A Christmas Love Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.