Sharp Dressed Man

by ZZ Top
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Lyrics

Clean shirt,

dia mond ring, shoes,

and I don’t know where I (F5)am go in’ to.

Silk suit,

black tie,

I don’t step need a rea son (G5)do you in.

love.

They come run nin’ just as fast as they can, ’cause (C5)ev ’ry (CN.C.)girl cra zy ’bout a sharp dressed man.

Gold watch,

dia mond ring, hat,

I ain’t don’t miss in’ not (F5)a sin gle thing.

Cuff links,

stick pin,

when I in’ out I’m gon na (G5)look in’ for love.

They come run nin’ just as fast as they can, ’cause (C5)ev ’ry (CN.C.)girl cra zy ’bout a sharp dressed man.

Sharp Dressed Man — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Sharp Dressed Man”

Can I learn "Sharp Dressed Man" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sharp Dressed Man" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
What key is "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top played in?
Sharp Dressed Man 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 "Sharp Dressed Man"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sharp Dressed 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 "Sharp Dressed Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sharp Dressed Man"?
"Sharp Dressed Man" was originally performed by ZZ Top. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sharp Dressed Man"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bbpow, C, Cm, Cm7, Cpow, Epow, Fm, Fpow, +1 more.
What other songs by ZZ Top can I play here?
Try "JESUS JUST LEFT CHICAGO", "TUBE SNAKE BOOGIE", "CHEAP SUNGLASSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sharp Dressed Man"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sharp Dressed Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Sharp Dressed Man"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sharp Dressed Man" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.