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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Man Of Constant Sorrow" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 144 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Man Of Constant Sorrow”
- Why does "Man Of Constant Sorrow" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Man Of Constant Sorrow".
- What key is "Man Of Constant Sorrow" by Traditional played in?
- Man Of Constant Sorrow is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Man Of Constant Sorrow" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
- "Man Of Constant Sorrow" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Man Of Constant Sorrow".
- Can I see all the notes in "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 144 BPM.