A Man Needs A Maid

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

My life is chang in’ in so (C)man y ways.

I don’t (Bb)know who to trust an y more.

There’s a shad ow run nin’ (C)through my days,

like a (Bb)beg gar goin’ from door to (Dm)door.

I was think in’ that may be I’d get a (C)maid,

find a (Bb)place near by for her to (F)stay.

Just some one to keep my (C)house clean, fix my (Bb)meals

and go a (Dm)way.

A maid,

a man needs a maid.

A maid.

It’s (Am)hard (G)to (F)make (Em7)that (Dm7)change

when (Am)life (G)and (F)love (Em7)turns (Dm7)strange

(G)and (D)old.

To (C)give a love

you got ta (Bb)live a love.

To (C)live a love

you got ta (Bb)be part of.

(C)When will I see you a gain?

A while a go, some where, I don’t know (C)when,

I was (Bb)watch in’ a mov ie with a (F)friend.

I fell in love with the (C)ac tress.

She was (Bb)play in’ a part that I could un der (Dm)stand.

A maid,

a man needs a maid.

A maid,

a man needs a maid.

(C)When will I see you a gain?

A Man Needs A Maid — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Man Needs A Maid" by Neil Young in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Man Needs A Maid”

Can I learn "A Man Needs A Maid" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A Man Needs A Maid" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
What key is "A Man Needs A Maid" by Neil Young played in?
A Man Needs A Maid is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Man Needs A Maid"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Man Needs A Maid" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Man Needs A Maid"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Man Needs A Maid"?
"A Man Needs A Maid" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Man Needs A Maid"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, D, Dm, Dm7, Em, +3 more.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A Man Needs A Maid"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A Man Needs A Maid" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Man Needs A Maid"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A Man Needs A Maid" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.