What key is "Not A Common Man" in?

"Not A Common Man" by Duncan Sheik is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Not A Common Man" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Not A Common Man" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Not A Common Man"?

This arrangement of "Not A Common Man" uses 15 chords: Am9, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, Cpow, Dsus2, Ebpow, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Not A Common Man" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?

Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Look at (Gsus2)his t’ry, o pen (Dsus2)the books.

There are stat ues with (Bbsus2)great looks.

There are gods, there are (Dsus2)kings; I’m pret ty sure I’m the (Bbsus2)same thing.

Be yond bound ’ries, be yond (Dsus2)rules; I’ve been (Fsus2)taught in the best (Bbsus2)schools.

There is lit tle I won’t (Dsus2)do.

Is the same thing true of (Bbsus2)you?

I am need ing

so much more;

ev ’ry (Gm)pleas ure

is a bore.

I am some thing

oth er than

a com mon man;

I’m not a com mon man.

I do sus (C)pect

I’m one of (Gm13)few.

I can show you some thing (G5)new.

All the con (C)straints,

they are long (Gm13)gone.

I’ll con fess no in ter est in (G5)right and wrong.

I am need ing

so much more;

ev ’ry (Gm)pleas ure

is a bore.

I am some thing

oth er than

a com mon man;

I’m not a com mon man.

I am greed y,

you’re a whore.

What’s the dif f’rence?

Who’s keep ing score?

There’s no (C)rea son

to be fair;

it does n’t mat ter

if you’re not there.

Are you los ing

too much (Ebsus2)blood?

Let it flow;

let it flood.

Just keep (C)breath ing

if you (Ebsus2)can,

and you will see I’m not a com mon man.

I am (C)need ing

so much more;

ev ’ry (Eb5)pleas ure

is a bore.

I am (C)some thing

oth er than

a com mon (Eb5)man;

I’m not a com mon man.

I am (C)need ing

so much more;

ev ’ry (Eb5)pleas ure

is a bore.

I am (C)some thing

oth er than

a com mon (Eb5)man;

I’m not a com mon man.

Not A Common Man by Duncan Sheik

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 92 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Not A Common Man”

What key is "Not A Common Man" in?: "Not A Common Man" by Duncan Sheik is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Not A Common Man" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Not A Common Man" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Not A Common Man"?: This arrangement of "Not A Common Man" uses 15 chords: Am9, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, Cpow, Dsus2, Ebpow, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Not A Common Man" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?: Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.