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 β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Man Of Constant Sorrow" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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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Where are the chord symbols for "Man Of Constant Sorrow" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Man Of Constant Sorrow" is in D.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Does "Man Of Constant Sorrow" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Man Of Constant Sorrow" is in the key of D at 144 BPM.
What chords are in "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.