What key is "Human" in?

"Human" by Christina Perri is in the key of Db 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.

Lyrics

(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.

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’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,

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 Db at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Human”

What key is "Human" in?: "Human" by Christina Perri is in the key of Db 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.