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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Mannish Boy" 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 C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Mannish Boy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mannish Boy"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Mannish Boy". Key of C, 100 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.