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Ah ooh,
yeah,
(D6)yeah,
(A7sus)yeah.
Ooh, (Dmaj7)yeah.
You make me laugh, nie
and ’cause to (A7)your eyes they light the night, they look right through me.
(D7)La la la la.
You bash ful (Am7)boy, you,
I have a hid ing some thing sweet.
Please give it to (Dmaj7)to try me,
(D6)yeah,
a to me.
vamp.
Oh, oh, (D7)talk to me some more.
(G)You don’t have to go.
You’re the (Dmaj7)po et ry man,
you make things all right,
(D7)yeah, yeah.
And ooh,
yeah,
(D6)yeah,
(A7sus)yeah.
Ooh, (Dmaj7)yeah.
You are a (Am7)gain nie
it’s all to (A7)I ask for is your smile each time I the lamp.
(D7)La la la la.
When I am (Am7)with now.
I Home’s a gling teen where age crush, then I’m a to (Dmaj7)sul your vamp,
(D6)yeah,
to sul try wife.
Oh, oh, (D7)talk to me some more.
(G)You don’t have to go.
You’re the (Dmaj7)po et ry man,
you make things all right,
(D7)yeah, yeah.
And ooh,
yeah,
(D6)yeah,
(A7sus)yeah.
Ooh, (Dmaj7)yeah.
You are a
Talk to me some more.
(G)You don’t have to go.
You’re the (Dmaj7)po et ry man
and you make things (Dmaj7)all (D7)right.
(Dmaj7)Ooh, yeah,
(D6)yeah,
(A7sus)yeah.
Ooh, (Dmaj7)yeah.
So once a Whoa, oh, talk to me some more.
You know that (G)you don’t have to go.
You’re the (Dmaj7)po et ry man.
You make things all right.
Poetry Man — Simple Sheet Music
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"Poetry 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, 110 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 “Poetry Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Poetry 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 "Poetry Man" by Phoebe Snow played in?
- Poetry 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 "Poetry Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Poetry Man" 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 "Poetry Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Poetry Man"?
- "Poetry Man" was originally performed by Phoebe Snow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Poetry Man"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A7, Am7, C, D6, D7, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em, +1 more.
- 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 "Poetry Man". Key of D, 110 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.
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