Learn "Human" by Christina Perri on Piano

Master "Human" by Christina Perri with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Db at 72 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 72 BPM.

Lyrics

(Ab)I can (Cm7)hold my (Db)breath. (Ab)I can (Cm7)bite my (Db)tongue. (Ab)I can stay a (Cm7)wake for days if (Db)that’s what you want. (Ab)Be your (Cm7)num ber (Db)one. (Ab)I can (Cm7)fake a (Db)smile. (Ab)I can (Cm7)force a (Db)laugh. (Ab)I can dance and (Cm7)play the part if (Db)that’s what you ask. (Ab)Give you (Cm7)all I (Db)am. I can do it. I can (Db6)do it. I can (Dbmaj7)do it. But I’m on ly (Fm)hu man and I (Ab)bleed when I fall down. I’m on ly (Fm)hu man. And I (Ab)crash and I break down. Your words in my head, knives in my heart. You build me up and then I fall a part ’cause I’m on ly (Fm)hu man. (Ab)I can (Cm7)turn it (Db)on. (Ab)Be a (Cm7)good ma (Db)chine. (Ab)I can hold the (Cm7)weight of worlds if (Db)that’s what you need. (Ab)Be your (Cm7)ev ’ry (Db)thing. I can do it. I can (Db6)do it. I’ll get (Dbmaj7)through it but I’m on ly I’m on ly (Db)hu man. I’m on ly (Db6)hu man. Just a lit tle (Dbmaj7)hu man. (Ab)I can (Cm7)take so (Db)much (Ab)till I’ve (Cm7)had e (Db)nough. ’Cause I’m on ly (Fm7)hu man and I (Ab)bleed when I fall down. I’m on ly (Fm7)hu man and I (Ab)crash and I break down. Your words in my head, knives in my heart. You build me up and then I fall a part ’cause I’m on ly (Fm7)hu man.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Db
Tempo
72 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Human" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.