Man Of Constant Sorrow

by Traditional
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Man Of Constant Sorrow" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Man Of Constant Sorrow" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Man Of Constant Sorrow" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Man Of Constant Sorrow" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Man Of Constant Sorrow" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.