Magic Man

by Heart
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Lyrics

(G5)Cold late night so long a go, when I was not so strong, you know, a (F6/9)pret ty man came to me.

Nev er seen eyes so blue.

You know, I (G5)could not run a way.

It seemed we’d seen each oth er in a dream.

(F6/9)Seemed ma like he knew me.

He ing looked right through me.

(F)“Come on home, girl,” he ma said with a smile.

“Too (Bb)“You don’t have (F)to love me yet.

Let’s get high a while.

But (F)try to un der stand.

Try to un der stand.

(Bb)Try, try, try to un der (C)stand:

I’m a mag ic (G5)man.” Ma ma.

(G5)Win ter nights we sang in tune, when played in side the months of moon: a (F6/9)“Nev er think of nev er.

Let the spell last for ev You er.” Well, (G5)sum mer lov er passed to fall, we’d tried to re al ize it all.

(F6/9)Seemed ma like she’s wor ried: He ing up in a ry.

(F)“Come on home, girl,” he ma cried on the phone.

“Too (Bb)soon to lose (F)my ba by yet.

My should be at home.” But (F)try to un der stand.

Try to un der stand.

(Bb)Try, try, try to un der (C)stand:

he’s a mag ic (G5)man, Ma ma.

(Bb)“Come on (F)home, girl,” he said with a smile.

“I (Bb)cast my spell of (F)love on you: a (G5)wom an from a child.” But (F)try to un der stand.

Try to un der stand.

(Eb)Oh!

Oh!

(F)Try,

try to un der stand.

(Bb)Try, try, try to un der (C)stand:

he’s a mag

ic man.

Ooh,

he (F5)got the mag ic (G5)hands.

(Bb)“Come on (F)home, girl,” he said with a smile.

(Bb)“You don’t have (F)to love me yet.

Let’s get high a while.” But (F)try to un der stand.

Try to un der stand.

(Bb)Try, try, try to un der (C)stand:

he’s a mag ic (Bb)man.

(Bb)Yeah!

(Bb)Oh!

Magic Man — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Magic Man" by Heart: 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, 100 BPM.

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

About “Magic Man”

What key is "Magic Man" by Heart played in?
Magic Man 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 "Magic Man"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Magic 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 "Magic Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Magic Man"?
"Magic Man" was originally performed by Heart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Magic Man"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, C, Eb, Em7, F, F6, Fpow, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Heart can I play here?
Try "CRAZY ON YOU", "BARRACUDA", "Never". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Magic Man" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Magic Man" by Heart. 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 "Magic Man" 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 "Magic Man" 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.