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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"A Man I'll Never Be" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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About “A Man I'll Never Be”
- Where are the chord symbols for "A Man I'll Never Be" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Man I'll Never Be" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "A Man I'll Never Be" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Man I'll Never Be" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "A Man I'll Never Be"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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