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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Man Of Constant Sorrow" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Man Of Constant Sorrow". Key of D, 144 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.