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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Man Down" 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 Eb, 156 BPM.
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About “Man Down”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Man Down"?
- 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 "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 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 "Man Down". Key of Eb, 156 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.