What A Man

by Salt-N-Pepa

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Lyrics

I get (G7)lov in’

by the hun dreds.

And I get lov in’

by the pint.

Got me doin’ the (G7)Cam el Walk

in my (C7)sleep.

Make me do the (G7)James Brown ev ’ry time I get on my feet.

Lis ten to me.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y good man.

Say it a gain, now.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y good man.

Yes, he is

a might y, might y good man.

Let me put it on your mind.

Let me (C7)put it on your mind.

He thrills me, kills me, (C7)he’s the lov in’ kind.

An oth er ounce of his love, and I (C7)think I’m a gon na slip.

Lose my grip and (C7)do back all my fears.

Lis ten now.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

Say it a gain, now.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y good man.

What a man, and (C7)deep in side I know it.

(Em)What a man

and (D)I’m not a shamed to show it.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

Say it a gain, now.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y good man.

What a man, and (C7)deep in side I know it.

(Em)What a man

and (D)I’m not a shamed to show it.

He can (G7)do,

good God, he can do the Funk y Broad way.

Yes, he can.

The Funk y Four Cor ner.

He can back up, back up and do the Tight en Up,

yeah.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

Yes, he is.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

Yes, he is.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

What A Man by Salt-N-Pepa — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What A Man by Salt-N-Pepa 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 180 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 "What A 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 "What A 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.