This Charming Man

by The Smiths

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Lyrics

(E)Punc tured (Bm7)bi cy cle

on a (Dmaj7)hill side (C#m)des o late.

Will na ture make a (E)man of me yet,

when in this (A)charm ing (E)car,

this (E)charm

ing man?

Why (A)pam per life’s com (Asus)plex i ties when the leath er runs smooth on the (E)pas sen ger seat?

I (E)would go (A)out to night,

but I have n’t got a (E)stitch to (Bm7)wear.

This (A)man said, “It’s grue some that some one so (E)hand some should (Bm7)care.”

A (E6)jumped up pan try boy, who (B9)nev er knew his (D)place, he (B9)said, “Re (F#m7)turn the ring.” He (D)knows so much a (E6)bout these things.

He (D)knows so much a (B9)bout these things.

I (F#m7)would go (A)out to night,

but I have n’t got a (E)stitch to (Bm7)wear.

This (A)man said, “It’s grue some that some one so (E)hand some should (Bm7)care.”

Da, da, (A)da, da, da, da, da,

this (E)charm

ing man.

(C#m)Da, da, (A)da, da, da, da, da,

this (E)charm

ing man.

(C#m)Da, da,

things.

(F#m7)He (D)knows so (E6)much a (F#m)bout

(B9)these

(D)things.

This Charming Man by The Smiths — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Charming Man” by The Smiths 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 A at 192 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 "This Charming Man" 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 "This Charming Man"?
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 "This Charming Man" use?
Just 11 chords: A, Asus4, B9, Bm7, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Smiths songs work for kids?
Try "BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN", "THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT", "HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.