When A Man Loves A Woman

by Percy Sledge

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When a (D)man loves a (A)wom an,

can’t keep his (D)mind on noth in’ else.

He’d trade the (G)world for a good thing he’s (D)found.

If she is (D)bad, he can’t (A)see it.

She can (D)do in no wrong.

Turn his back on his (G)best friend if he (D)puts her down.

When a (D)man loves a (A)wom an,

can’t spends his (D)ver y last in’ dime

try ing to (G)hold on to what thing he (D)needs.

He’d give up (D)all he his (A)com forts,

and sleep (D)out in the rain,

if she said that’s the (G)best friend if he (D)puts her down.

When a (G)way it ought to (D)be.

When a man loves a (D)wom an,

I give you ev ery thing I’ve (D)got.

Try ing to hold on to (D)your (A)pre cious (Bm7)love.

(E)Ba by, ba by, (E7)please don’t treat me (Em7)bad.

When a (Eb)man loves a (Bb)wom an,

deep down in his (Eb)soul,

she can (Ab)bring him such (Eb)mis e ry.

If she is (Eb)play ing him for a (Bb)fool,

he’s the (Eb)last one to know.

Lov ing (Ab)eyes can nev er (Eb)see.

Yes, when a (Eb)man loves a (Bb)wom an,

I know ex act ly (Eb)how he feels,

’cause ba by,

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When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge 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 108 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "When A Man Loves A Woman" 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 "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
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.