A Man I'll Never Be

by Boston
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Lyrics

If I said what’s on my mind

you’d (Am)turn and walk a (C)way,

dis ap pear ing way back in your (G)dreams.

It’s so (C)hard to be un kind,

so (Am)eas y just to (C)say

that (D)ev ’ry thing is just

the way it seems.

You look up at me

and (C)some where in your (G)mind you (Am)see

a man

I’ll (G)nev er be.

If on ly I could (G)find a way,

I’d feel like I’m the (C)man you be (C)lieve (G)I am.

And it’s get tin’ hard er (G)ev ’ry day for me

to (C)hide be hind this (Dm7)dream you see.

A (F)man I’ll nev er (C)be.

I (C)can’t get an y strong er,

and I can’t climb an y (C)high er.

You’ll nev er (D)know

just how hard I’ve (G)tried.

(C)Cry

a lit tle (G)long er

and hold a lit tle (C)tight er.

E mo tions

can’t be sat is (G)fied.

You look up at me

and (C)some where in your (G)mind you (Am)see

a man

I’ll (G)nev er be.

(G)ev ’ry day for me.

I can’t keep (C)hid in’ this (G)feel in’.

A Man I'll Never Be — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "A Man I'll Never Be" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Man I'll Never Be

Can I play "A Man I'll Never Be" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Man I'll Never Be" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "A Man I'll Never Be" by Boston played in?
A Man I'll Never Be is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Man I'll Never Be"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Man I'll Never Be" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "A Man I'll Never Be"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Man I'll Never Be"?
"A Man I'll Never Be" was originally performed by Boston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Man I'll Never Be"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, Cm, D, Dm7, F, G, G7, +1 more.
What other songs by Boston can I play here?
Try "AMANDA", "LONG TIME", "MORE THAN A FEELING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "A Man I'll Never Be"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Man I'll Never Be" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "A Man I'll Never Be"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Man I'll Never Be" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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