Human

by Christina Perri
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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,

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Human" by Christina Perri in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Db, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Human

Can I learn "Human" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Human" with hands-separate practice in Db at 72 BPM.
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", "The Lonely". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Human"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Human" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Human"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Human" is in the key of Db at 72 BPM.

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