Mr. Man

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

Oh.

(Am)Oh.

(Am)Some thing a bout the (Gm6)way you smiled at (F)me just drove me (E7)wild.

(Am)Wish I could know if (Gm6)you’re a lone; don’t (F)want to cramp your (E7)style.

But I (Am)can not de ny the (Gm6)feel that I feel when I (F)look straight in to your (E7)eyes.

(Am)Feel my heart beat ing (Gm6)fast for fun the chal lenge may you (E7)rise.

I wan na know what makes you feel the way you (F)do,

you (E7)do.

I think you’re hop ing there’s a (Gm6)chance for me and you, yeah, (E7)you.

If Should I meet you at the (Gm6)bar and say we (F)can’t,

we (E7)can’t?

’Cause I don’t wan na be, (Gm6)I don’t wan na be, I don’t (F)wan na be un (E7)fair to Mis ter (Am)Man,

un (Gm6)fair to Mis ter (F)Man,

un (E7)fair to Mis ter (Am)Man,

un (Gm6)fair to Mis ter (F)Man,

un fair.

(Am)Like the a way you’ve (Gm6)giv en me at (F)ten tion through the (E7)night.

(Am)May be I’ve had too (Gm6)much for me: my (F)man’s right by my (E7)side.

Ev ’ry (Am)time I de catch you (Gm6)watch ing I me, feel I (F)some thing in down my (E7)spine.

(Am)I’ll play the game; it’s (Gm6)just for fun and on ly for to (E7)night.

I wan na know what if you feel the way I (F)do,

I (E7)do.

I wan na know if there’s a (Gm6)chance for me and you, and (E7)you.

If there’s no way, meet at the (Gm6)bar and say you (F)can’t,

you (E7)can’t.

’Cause I don’t wan na be, (Gm6)I don’t wan na be, I don’t (F)wan na be un (E7)fair to Mis ter (Am)Man,

un (Gm6)fair to Mis ter (F)Man,

un (E7)fair to Mis ter (Am)Man,

un (Gm6)fair to Mis ter (F)Man,

un fair.

fair to Mis ter (Am)Man.

I know all you wan na know is an swers.

’Cause you can give me what I need.

We both know that we’re at tract ed.

Should we let our de sires (E7)lead?

(Am)Man.

Mr. Man — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Mr. Man" 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 A, 76 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Mr. Man”

Can I play "Mr. Man" 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 "Mr. Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Mr. Man" by Alicia Keys played in?
Mr. Man is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mr. Man"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mr. Man" 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 "Mr. Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mr. Man"?
"Mr. Man" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Mr. Man"?
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. "Mr. Man" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Mr. Man"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mr. Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.