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It was (C)on ly last June when her (G)old me man ran a way.
he She (C)could n’t stop er cry in’ ’cause she (G)knew he was gone 2 stay.
It was (C)10: her 3 a 5 by on a (G)lone er ly Fri day night.
She was (C)stand in’ by the bar, in’ ’cause she (G)hmm, she was look in’ al right,
I (C5)asked her if she want ed 2 dance and she said that all she want ed was a good man and want ed 2 know
if I (G5)thought I was qual i fied.
And I said, (C)“Ba by, don’t (G)waste your time.
(C)I know what’s (G)on your mind.
I (F)may be qual i (Fm)fied
4 a (Em7)one night stand but I could (Dm7)nev er take the place of your man.”
It (C)hurt me so bad when she (G)told me with tears in her
he was (C)all she ev er had in’ and she (G)now she want ed 2 die.
It He (C)left her with a ba by and an (G)oth er one on the way.
She She (C)could n’t stop the cry in’ ’cause she (G)knew he was gone in’ 2 stay.
She (C5)asked me if she we could be friends and I said oh hon ba by, a dead end, U know, and I ed 2 know
that we (G5)would n’t be sat is fied.
And I said, (C)“Ba by, don’t (G)waste your time.
(C)I know what’s (G)on your mind.
I (F)may be qual i (Fm)fied
4 a (Em7)one night stand but I could (Dm7)nev er take the place of your man.”
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I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 152 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man" by Prince played in?
- I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man"?
- "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: C, Cpow, D7, Dm7, Em7, F, F6, Fm, +5 more.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man". Key of C, 152 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.