Mannish Boy

by Jimi Hendrix
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Lyrics

Now, when I was a young boy,

at the age of five,

my moth er said I’d be

the great est man a live.

But, now I’m a man;

I’m o ver twen ty one.

You bet ter be lieve me, ba by, I (F)say we can have lots of fun.

I’m a man.

Huh, huh, huh huh.

(C)I’m a (C)man,

oh yeah,

(C)oh yeah, oh yeah,

oh yeah.

Now, when I was a young boy,

at the age of five,

my moth er said I’d be

the great est man a live.

But, now I’m a man;

I’m o ver twen ty one.

You bet ter be lieve me, ba by, I (F)say we can have lots of fun.

I’m a man.

Huh, huh, huh huh.

(C)I’m a (C)man,

oh yeah,

(C)oh yeah, oh yeah,

oh yeah.

(C7)man,

(C)I’m a man.

I’m (C)a (C7)full grown man, I’m a roll ing stone, woo!

Oh yeah, oh yeah,

oh yeah, oh yeah.

Mannish Boy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Mannish Boy" 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Mannish Boy”

Can I play "Mannish Boy" 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 "Mannish Boy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Mannish Boy" by Jimi Hendrix played in?
Mannish Boy is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mannish Boy"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mannish Boy" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Mannish Boy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mannish Boy"?
"Mannish Boy" was originally performed by Jimi Hendrix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mannish Boy"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, C7, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?
Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Mannish Boy"?
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. "Mannish Boy" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Mannish Boy"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mannish Boy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.