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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Mannish Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Mannish Boy" 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. "Mannish Boy" is in C.
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.
Does "Mannish Boy" 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. "Mannish Boy" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Mannish Boy"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.