I'm A Man

by Muddy Waters
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Lyrics

Now, when I was a lit tle boy

at the age of five,

I had some thing in my pock et,

keep a lot of folks a live.

Now I’m a man, down

made twen ty one.

You know, a sec ond by, in,

we can have a lot o’ fun.

I’m a man.

I spell M

A

N,

Man.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

All you pret ty wom en

stand in line.

miss.

I can make love to you, ba by, in an ho ur’s time.

I’m a man.

Spelled M

A

N,

Man.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Oh.

I'm A Man by Muddy Waters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I'm A Man”

What key is "I'm A Man" in?
"I'm A Man" by Muddy Waters is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'm A Man" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I'm A Man" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I'm A Man"?
This arrangement of "I'm A Man" uses 2 chords: C, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "I'm A Man" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.