Man Of A Thousand Faces

by Regina Spektor
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Man Of A Thousand Faces" by Regina Spektor in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 126 BPM.

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

About “Man Of A Thousand Faces

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Man Of A Thousand Faces"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Man Of A Thousand Faces" by Regina Spektor played in?
Man Of A Thousand Faces 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 "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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Man Of A Thousand Faces" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 126 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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