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Human — Simple Sheet Music
About “Human”
"Human" 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 Bb, 72 BPM.
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Lyrics
(Bb)I
can (Dm7)hold
my (Eb)breath.
(Bb)I
can (Dm7)bite
my (Eb)tongue.
(Bb)I can stay a (Dm7)wake for days if (Eb)that’s what you want.
(Bb)Be
your (Dm7)num
ber (Eb)one.
(Bb)I
can (Dm7)fake
a (Eb)smile.
(Bb)I
can (Dm7)force
a (Eb)laugh.
(Bb)I can dance and (Dm7)play the part if (Eb)that’s what you ask.
(Bb)Give
you (Dm7)all
I (Eb)am.
I can do it.
I can (Eb6)do it.
I can (Ebmaj7)do it.
But I’m on ly (Gm)hu man
and I (Bb)bleed when I fall down.
I’m on ly (Gm)hu man.
And I (Bb)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 (Gm)hu man.
(Bb)I
can (Dm7)turn
it (Eb)on.
(Bb)Be
a (Dm7)good
ma (Eb)chine.
(Bb)I can hold the (Dm7)weight of worlds if (Eb)that’s what you need.
(Bb)Be
your (Dm7)ev
’ry (Eb)thing.
I can do it.
I can (Eb6)do it.
I’ll get (Ebmaj7)through it
but I’m on ly
I’m on ly (Eb)hu man.
I’m on ly (Eb6)hu man.
Just a lit tle (Ebmaj7)hu man.
(Bb)I
can (Dm7)take
so (Eb)much
(Bb)till
I’ve (Dm7)had
e (Eb)nough.
’Cause I’m on ly (Gm)hu man
and I (Bb)bleed when I fall down.
I’m on ly (Gm)hu man.
And I (Bb)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 (Gm)hu man.
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Human"?
- 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 "Human" by Christina Perri played in?
- Human is arranged in the key of Bb 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Human" 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 "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 Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Human". Key of Bb, 72 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.
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