Lyrics
I am a (A)man
of con stant (D)sor row,
no I’ve seen (Bm)trou
ble all you my (Em)days.
I I’m bid fare (A)well
to old Ken (D)tuck y,
the place where (Bm)I
was born and (Em)raised.
For six long (A)years
I’ve been in (D)trou ble,
I pleas ure (Bm)here
on earth you I (Em)found,
for I’m in this (A)world
I’m bound to (D)ram ble,
I have no (Bm)friends
to help me (Em)now.
It’s fare you (Em)train.
Man Of Constant Sorrow by Traditional
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Man Of Constant Sorrow”
- What key is "Man Of Constant Sorrow" in?
- "Man Of Constant Sorrow" by Traditional is in the key of D with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Man Of Constant Sorrow" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Man Of Constant Sorrow" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Man Of Constant Sorrow" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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