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The (Bb)man of a thou sand (Dm)fac es
sits down at the (Dm)ta ble,
(Gm)eats a small lump of (Bb)sug ar
and (Gm)smiles at the moon like he (Bb)knows her.
He be gins his qui et as (Bb)cen sion
with out an y one’s stead y in (Bb)struc tion.
To a place and no re (Bb)li
(F)gion,
he’s found a path to her a like ness.
His words are qui et like stains are
on a ta ble cloth washed in a (Dm)riv er.
Stains that are try ing to (Bb)cov
(F)er for each (Bb)oth er,
or at (G7)least blend in with the pat tern.
Good is bet ter than (Dm)per fect,
scrub ’til your fin gers are (Dm)bleed ing.
And I’m cry ing for (Bb)things that
I tell (Gm)oth ers to do with out (Bb)cry ing.
He used to go to his fa vor ite (Bb)book stores
and rip out his fa vor ite (Bb)pag es,
and stuff them in to his breast pock et.
The (Gm)moon, to him, was a (Bb)stran ger.
Now he sits down at the (Bb)ta ble
right next to the win (Bb)dow
and be gins his qui et as (Bb)cen sion
with out an y one’s stead y in (Bb)struc tion.
To a place and no (Bb)re li gion,
he’s found a path to her a like ness.
And he eats a small lump (Bb)of sug ar
and smiles at the moon like he (C)knows her.
Man Of A Thousand Faces — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Man Of A Thousand Faces" by Regina Spektor: 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 F, 126 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 Of A Thousand Faces”
- What key is "Man Of A Thousand Faces" by Regina Spektor played in?
- Man Of A Thousand Faces is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Man Of A Thousand Faces"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Man Of A Thousand Faces" 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 Of A Thousand Faces"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Man Of A Thousand Faces"?
- "Man Of A Thousand Faces" was originally performed by Regina Spektor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Man Of A Thousand Faces"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, G7, Gm.
- What other songs by Regina Spektor can I play here?
- Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Man Of A Thousand Faces" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Man Of A Thousand Faces" by Regina Spektor. 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 Of A Thousand Faces" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Of A Thousand Faces" 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.