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’Cause he gets up in the morn ing and he goes to work at nine
and he comes back home at five (Am)thir ty, gets the same train (Em)ev ’ry time.
’Cause his world is (Em)built ’round (Am)punc tu al i ty, it (Em)nev er fails.
And he’s oh, (G)so (Am)good
and he’s oh, (G)so (Am)fine.
And he’s oh, (G)so (Am)health y in his bod y (G)and his (Am)mind.
He’s a well re spect ed (Em)man a bout town, (F)do ing the best things (D)so con serv a (G)tive ly.
And his moth er goes to meet ings while his fa ther pulls the maid.
And she stirs the tea with coun (Am)ci lors while dis cuss ing (Em)for eign trade.
And she pass es (Em)looks as (Am)well as bills at ev ’ry (Em)suave young man.
And he’s oh, (G)so (Am)good
and he’s oh, (G)so (Am)fine.
And he’s oh, (G)so (Am)health y in his bod y (G)and his (Am)mind.
He’s a well re spect ed (Em)man a bout town, (F)do ing the best things (D)so con serv a (G)tive ly.
And he likes (G)tive ly.
A Well Respected Man — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Well Respected Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 138 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “A Well Respected Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Well Respected Man"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "A Well Respected Man" by The Kinks played in?
- A Well Respected Man is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Well Respected Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Well Respected Man" 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 Well Respected Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Well Respected Man"?
- "A Well Respected Man" was originally performed by The Kinks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Well Respected Man"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by The Kinks can I play here?
- Try "LOLA", "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Well Respected Man". Key of G, 138 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.