What key is "Human" in?

"Human" by The Killers is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Human" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Human" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Human"?

This arrangement of "Human" uses 11 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, F, F#dim, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Human" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by The Killers can I play here?

Try "WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG", "SOMEBODY TOLD ME", "MR. BRIGHTSIDE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (Bb)did my best to no tice send when the (Eb)call came down the line.

Up to the (F)plat form of sur ren der they I was (Eb)brought but I was kind.

And (Bb)some times I get de ner vous you when I (Eb)see an o pen door.

Close your eyes, clear your heart,

You’ve got ta cut the cord.

Are we hu (Dm)man

or are we dan cer?

My sign is vi tal,

my hands are cold.

And I’m (Bb)on my knees look ing for (Gm)the an swer.

Are we (Cm)hu man

or are we (Bb)dan cer?

Pay my re (Bb)spects to grace and vir tue, send my con (Eb)do len ces to good.

Give my re (F)gards to soul and ro mance, they al ways (Eb)did the best they could.

And (Bb)so long to get de vo tion, you taught me (Eb)ev ’ry thing I know.

Wave good bye, wish me well.

You’ve got ta let me go.

Are we hu (Dm)man

or are we dan cer?

My sign is vi tal,

my hands are cold.

And I’m (Bb)on my knees look ing for (Gm)the an swer.

Are we (Cm)hu man

or are we (Bb)dan cer?

Pay my re

Will your (Eb)sys tem be al right

when you (F#dim)dream of home to night.

There (Ebmaj7)is no mes sage we’re re ceiv ing.

(F6)Let me know, is your heart still beat ing?

Are we hu (F6)man

or are we dan cer?

My sign is vi tal,

my hands are cold.

And I’m (Bb)on my knees look ing for (Gm)the an swer.

You’ve got ta let me know

Are we hu (Dm)man

or are we dan cer?

My sign is vi tal,

my hands are cold.

And I’m (Bb)on my knees look ing for (Gm)the an swer.

Are we (Cm)hu man

or are we (Bb)danc er?

Are we (Eb)hu man

or are we (Gm)dan cer?

Are we (Eb)hu man

or are we (Bb)dan cer?

(Bb)dan cer?

Human by The Killers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Human”

What key is "Human" in?: "Human" by The Killers is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Human" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Human" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Human"?: This arrangement of "Human" uses 11 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, F, F#dim, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Human" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Killers can I play here?: Try "WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG", "SOMEBODY TOLD ME", "MR. BRIGHTSIDE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.