(Ab)I
can (Cm7)hold my breath.
(Cm7)I
can bite
my tongue.
laugh.
(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.
laugh.
(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Human" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Db, 72 BPM.
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About “Human”
- What key is "Human" by Christina Perri played in?
- Human is arranged in the key of Db 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?
- 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 Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Human"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, C, Cm, Cm7, Db, Fm.
- What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "Jar of Hearts", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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