When A Man Loves A Woman

by Percy Sledge
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

When a (Eb)man

loves a (Bb)wo man

can’t keep his mind on no thin’ (Eb)else.

He’d change the (Bb7)world for the good thing he’s (Eb)found,

if she’s (Eb)bad

he can’t (Bb)see it,

she can do no (Eb)wrong,

turn his back on his best (Bb7)friend if he put her (Eb)down.

When a (Eb)man

loves a (Bb)wo man

spend his ve ry last (Eb)dime,

try ing to hold (Bb7)on

to what he (Eb)needs.

He’d give up (Eb)all

his (Bb)com

forts,

sleep out in the (Eb)rain,

if she says that’s the (Bb7)way

it ought to (Eb)be,

well this man

loves you (Eb)wo man,

I gave you ev ’ry thing I (Eb)had,

try ing to hold on to your,

high class (Cm)love,

(F7)ba by

please don’t

treat me (Bb9)bad.

When a (Ab)world.

When A Man Loves A Woman — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 64 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “When A Man Loves A Woman”

Why does the accompaniment for "When A Man Loves A Woman" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge in?
The backing track is in Eb at 64 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "When A Man Loves A Woman" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When A Man Loves A Woman", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "When A Man Loves A Woman" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
"When A Man Loves A Woman" was originally performed by Percy Sledge. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Percy Sledge are available?
Other accompaniments by Percy Sledge: "The Dark End Of The Street". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "When A Man Loves A Woman" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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