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(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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Human" by Christina Perri in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Human”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Human"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Human" by Christina Perri played in?
- Human is arranged in the key of Ab 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", "The Lonely". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Human" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Ab, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 72 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.