(Ab)I
can (Cm7)hold my breath.
(Cm7)I
can bite
my tongue.
(Ab)I can stay a wake for days if that’s what you want.
(Ab)Be
your num
ber one.
(Ab)I
can (Cm7)fake a smile.
(Cm7)I
can force
a tongue.
(Ab)I can dance and play the part if that’s what you ask.
(Ab)Give
you all
I am.
I can do it,
I can do it,
I can 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 turn
it on,
(Ab)be
a good
ma chine.
(Ab)I can hold the weight of worlds if (Db)that’s what you need.
(Ab)Be
your ev
’ry thing.
I can do it,
I can do it,
I’ll get through 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.
I’m on ly hu man,
I’m on ly hu man,
just a lit tle hu man.
(Ab)I
can take
so much
(Ab)’til
I’ve had
e nough.
(CN.C.)’Cause I’m on ly
Human by Christina Perri
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Human" in?
- "Human" by Christina Perri is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 72 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 7 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, C, Cm, Cm7, Db, Fm.
- 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 Christina Perri can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "Jar of Hearts", "The Lonely". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.