He's A Tramp

by Sonny Burke
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Lyrics

He’s a (C7)tramp,

(Gm7)but they (C7)love him;

breaks a (F)new heart

ev ’ry (Gm7)day.

(C11)He’s a (C7)tramp;

they a (F)dore him.

And I on (Fdim)ly hope he’ll (C7)stay that (F)way.

He’s a (C7)tramp,

(Gm7)he’s a (C7)scoun drel,

he’s a (F)round er,

he’s a (Gm7)cad.

(C11)He’s a (C7)tramp,

but I (F)love him.

Yes, I on (Fdim)ly hope he’ll (C7)stay that (F)way.

He’s a e (Fdim)ven I have (C7)got it pret ty (F)bad.

You can (F9)nev er tell when he’ll show up.

He gives you (F7)plen ty of (Bb)trou ble.

I guess he’s just a (Dm)no ’count pup,

but I (D)wish that (C7)he were dou ble.

He’s a (C)tramp,

(Gm7)he’s a (C)rov er,

and there’s (F)noth ing (C)more to (Gm7)say.

If he’s a (C7)tramp,

he’s a (F)good one,

and I (Fdim)wish that I could (C7)trav el his (F)way.

He's A Tramp — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"He's A Tramp" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 100 BPM.

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

About “He's A Tramp”

Why does "He's A Tramp" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "He's A Tramp".
What key is "He's A Tramp" by Sonny Burke played in?
He's A Tramp is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "He's A Tramp"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "He's A Tramp" 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 "He's A Tramp"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "He's A Tramp"?
"He's A Tramp" was originally performed by Sonny Burke. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is this real sheet music for "He's A Tramp"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "He's A Tramp".
Can I see all the notes in "He's A Tramp"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 100 BPM.