I Know A Man Who Can

by George Jones
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Lyrics

(C7)I can’t (F)take a heart that’s (F7)bro ken, make it (Bb)o ver trou a (F)gain, but (C7)I know a man who (F)can.

I can’t take a soul that’s (F7)sin sick, or make it (Bb)white as walk the (F)snow, but (C7)I know a man who (F)can.

(Bb)Some call Him Sav ior, the Re (F)deem er of all (F7)men.

(Bb)I call Him (Gm)Je sus, (C7)for (F)He’s my (D7)dear est (C7)friend.

If you (F)feel no one can (F7)help you and your (Bb)life is out of (F)hand, well, (C7)I know a man who (F)can.

I can’t (F)walk up on these (F7)wa ters or it (Bb)calm the trou bled (F)sea, but (C7)I know a man who (F)can.

I can’t cause blind eyes to (F7)o pen or make the (Bb)lame to walk a (F)gain, but (C7)I know a man who (F)can.

(Bb)Some call Him Sav ior, the Re (F)deem er of all (F7)men.

(Bb)I call Him (Gm)Je sus, (C7)for (F)He’s my (D7)dear est (C7)friend.

If you (F)feel no one can (F7)help you and your (Bb)life is out of (F)hand, well, (C7)I know a man who (F)can.

I can’t

(C7)I know a man who (F)can.

I Know A Man Who Can — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Know A Man Who Can" by George Jones: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Know A Man Who Can”

What key is "I Know A Man Who Can" by George Jones played in?
I Know A Man Who Can is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Know A Man Who Can"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Know A Man Who Can" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Know A Man Who Can"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Know A Man Who Can"?
"I Know A Man Who Can" was originally performed by George Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Jones can I play here?
Try "CHOICES", "He Stopped Loving Her Today". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Know A Man Who Can" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Know A Man Who Can" by George Jones. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Know A Man Who Can" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Know A Man Who Can" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.