Listen To What The Man Said

by Paul McCartney & Wings
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Lyrics

(Bm)An y time,

(Cmaj7)an y day,

(Bm7)You can hear the peo ple say

That (Am)love is blind, well, (Bm)I don’t know but I say love is kind.

(Bm)Sol dier boy

(Cmaj7)kiss es girl,

(Bm7)leaves be hind a trag ic world.

But (Am)he won’t mind, well, (Bm)he’s in love and he says love is fine.

Oh, yes in deed, we know that peo ple will find a way to go no (G)mat ter what the (C6)man said.

And (C)love is fine for all we know, for all we know our love will grow, that’s what the (C6)man said.

So won’t you (G)lis ten to what the (C6)man said.

He said.

The (G)won der of it (G6)all, ba by,

the (G)won der of it (G6)all, ba by,

the (G)won der of it (G6)all, ba by, yeah, yeah, (G)yeah.

Listen To What The Man Said β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Listen To What The Man Said" by Paul McCartney & Wings: 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 G, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œListen To What The Man Said”

What key is "Listen To What The Man Said" by Paul McCartney & Wings played in?
Listen To What The Man Said is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Listen To What The Man Said"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Listen To What The Man Said" 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 "Listen To What The Man Said"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Listen To What The Man Said"?
"Listen To What The Man Said" was originally performed by Paul McCartney & Wings. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Listen To What The Man Said"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am, Bbm, Bm, Bm7, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, +6 more.
What other songs by Paul McCartney & Wings can I play here?
Try "SILLY LOVE SONGS", "LIVE AND LET DIE", "UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Listen To What The Man Said" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Listen To What The Man Said" by Paul McCartney & Wings. 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 β€” 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 "Listen To What The Man Said" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Listen To What The Man Said" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.