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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Human" by The Killers in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 136 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Human”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Human"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Human" by The Killers played in?
- Human is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Human"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Human" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Human"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Human"?
- "Human" was originally performed by The Killers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Human"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, F, F#dim, +3 more.
- What other songs by The Killers can I play here?
- Try "WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG", "SOMEBODY TOLD ME", "MR. BRIGHTSIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Human" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Eb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 136 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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