Other arrangements of Not A Common Man
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Not A Common Man" 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 D, 92 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Not A Common Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Not A Common Man"?
- 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 "Not A Common Man" by Duncan Sheik played in?
- Not A Common Man is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not A Common Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Not A Common Man" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Not A Common Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Not A Common Man"?
- "Not A Common Man" was originally performed by Duncan Sheik. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Not A Common Man"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am9, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, Cpow, Dsus2, Ebpow, +7 more.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". 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 "Not A Common Man". Key of D, 92 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.