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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"He's A Tramp" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "He's A Tramp"?
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 "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 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 "He's A Tramp". Key of F, 100 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.