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You’re a (F)no good
heart break er,
you’re a li ar and you’re (F)a cheat.
And I don’t (Bb)know why
I (C7)let you do these (Bb)things to (C7)me.
My friends keep (Bb)tell ing me
that you ain’t (Bb)no good.
But, (F)oh,
oh, (Bb)they don’t know
(Bb)that I’d (C7)leave you if I (C7)could.
I guess I’m up tight
and I’m stuck like glue.
’Cause I ain’t (F)nev er,
I ain’t nev er,
I ain’t nev er, no, (C7)no,
loved a man the way that I, I love (F)you.
Some time a (Bb)go I (F)thought
you had run (Bb)out of fools.
But I (Bb)was so (F)wrong,
you got the one you’ll nev er lose.
The way you treat (Bb)me is a (F)shame.
How could you (Bb)hurt me so (F)bad?
Ba by, you (Bb)know that I’m the best thing
that you (Bb)ev er had.
Kiss me once a gain.
Don’t you nev er, nev er say that we’re through
’cause I (F)ain’t nev (F7)er,
nev (F7)er,
nev er, no, no,
loved a man the way that I, I love (F)you.
I can’t sleep at night,
and I can’t e ven fight.
I guess I’ll nev er be free since you (C7)got
your hooks
in me.
Oh.
Yeah,
yeah.
I ain’t (Bb)nev er loved (F)a man,
I ain’t (F)nev er loved a man, ba by.
Ain’t nev (Bb)er had a (F)man hurt me so (Bb)bad, no.
(F)nev er loved a man, ba by.
Ain’t nev (Bb)er had a (F)man hurt me so (Bb)bad, no.
I Never Loved A Man — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Never Loved A 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 F, 135 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 “I Never Loved A Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Never Loved A 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 Never Loved A Man" by Aretha Franklin played in?
- I Never Loved A Man is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Never Loved A Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Never Loved A Man" 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 "I Never Loved A Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Never Loved A Man"?
- "I Never Loved A Man" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Never Loved A Man"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab7, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Eb, F, F7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?
- Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". 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 Never Loved A Man". Key of F, 135 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.