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I did n’t (Cm)mean to end his life, I know it was n’t right, I can’t (Bb)e ven sleep at night, can’t get it off my mind.
I need (Cm)to get out of sight ’fore I end up be hind bars.
What start ed (Cm)out as a sim ple al ter ca tion, turned in (Bb)to a real stick y sit u a tion.
Me just (Ab)think ing on the time that I’m fac ing makes me (Bb)want to cry.
’Cause I did n’t mean to hurt him, could have been some bod y’s son.
And I took his heart when
I pulled out that gun.
Rum ba ba bom rum ba ba bom rum (Bb)ba ba bom.
Man down.
Rum ba ba bom rum ba ba bom rum (Bb)ba ba bom.
Man down.
(Cm)Ma ma, Ma ma, Ma ma, I just (Bb)shot a man down
in Cen tral (Cm)Sta tion.
In front of a (Bb)big old crowd.
Oh, why?
Oh, why?
Oh, (Ab)Ma ma, Ma ma, Ma ma, I just (Bb)shot a man down
in Cen tral (Cm)It’s a twen ty two, I call her Peg gy Sue.
When she fits (Bb)right down in my shoes, what d’you ex pect me to do?
If you’re play (Cm)ing me for a fool, I will lose my cool and reach for (Bb)my fi re arm.
I did n’t mean to (Cm)lay him down but it’s too late to (Bb)turn back now.
Don’t (Ab)know what I was think ing, now he’s no long er liv ing so (Bb)I’m ’bout to leave town.
Yeah.
shot a man down Will you hear me now?
in Cen Look, tral I (Cm)nev er thought I'd do it, nev er thought I’d do it, (Bb)nev er thought I’d do it, oh gosh.
What (Cm)ev er hap pened to me, ev er hap pened to me, (Bb)ev er hap pened to me?
Why did I (Cm)pull the trig ger, pull the trig ger, pull the trig ger?
Boom.
And (Bb)end a nig ger, end a nig ger’s life so soon.
When I (Ab)pull the trig ger, pull the trig ger, pull it on you, some (Bb)bod y tell me what I’m gon na, what I’m gon na do, hey.
(Cm)Rum ba ba bom rum ba ba bom rum ba ba (Bb)bom, me say one man down, oh, me say.
(Cm)Rum ba ba bom rum ba ba bom rum ba ba (Bb)bom, when me went down town.
’Cause now I am a (Cm)crim i nal, crim i nal, crim i nal.
Oh, Lord, have (Bb)mer cy, now I am a crim i nal.
Man down, (Ab)tell the judge, please give me min i mal, run out of (Bb)town, none of them can see me now, see me now.
(Cm)Ma ma, Ma ma, Ma ma, I just (Bb)shot a man down
in Cen tral (Cm)Sta tion.
In front of a (Bb)big old crowd.
Oh, why?
Oh, why?
Oh, (Ab)Ma ma, Ma ma, Ma ma, I just (Bb)shot a man down
in Cen tral (Cm)Sta tion.
(Cm)Sta tion.
Man Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Man Down" by Rihanna: 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 Eb, 156 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 “Man Down”
- What key is "Man Down" by Rihanna played in?
- Man Down is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Man Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 156 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Man Down" 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 "Man Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Man Down"?
- "Man Down" was originally performed by Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Man Down"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?
- Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Man Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Man Down" by Rihanna. 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 "Man Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Man Down" 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.