Other arrangements of Superman
Pick a learning view.
(C)I can’t stand to fly.
(Am7)I’m not that na ive.
(C)I’m just out to find
the (Am7)bet ter part of me.
I’m more than a bird.
I’m more than a plane.
More than some pret ty face be side (F)a train.
And it’s not eas y
to be
(Fsus2)me.
(C)Wish that I could cry.
Fall up on my knees.
Find a way to lie
’bout a home I’ll nev er see.
It may sound ab surd,
but don’t be na ive.
E ven he roes have the right (F)to bleed.
I may be dis turbed,
but won’t you con cede
e ven he roes have the right (F)to dream?
And it’s not eas y
to be
(Fsus2)me.
(Am)Up, up and a way, a way from me.
Well it’s all right,
you can all sleep sound to night.
I’m not cra zy
or an y thing.
(C)I can’t stand to fly.
(Am7)I’m not that na ive.
(C)Men weren’t meant to ride
with clouds be tween their knees.
I’m on ly a man
in a sil ly red (G5)sheet, dig ging for kryp ton ite on this one way street.
On ly a man
in a fun ny red (G5)sheet, look ing for spe cial things in side (F)of me, in side of me,
in side of me.
Yeah, in side of me,
in side
of me.
I’m on ly a man
in a fun ny red (G5)sheet.
I’m on ly a man look ing for a dream.
I’m on ly a man in a fun ny red (G5)sheet and it’s not eas y,
(Fsus2)ooh, ooh, ooh.
It’s not (C)eas y
(G)to be
(C)me.
Superman — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Superman" by Five For Fighting in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with a wider-than-usual chord palette — nine chords sounds like a lot, but most of them share common tones, so your left hand stays anchored more than you'd expect.
Pay special attention to the F–Fsus2 and Am–Am7 shifts: those are just one finger lifting or dropping, so keep your hand shape steady and let a single finger do the work.
The trickiest transition will likely be moving between G (or Gpow) and Dm — practice that switch slowly, hands separate, until your left hand finds it without looking.
At 100 BPM the rhythm has a gentle forward push, so resist the urge to rush through chord changes; use the sustain pedal briefly on each change to cover any gap while your fingers reposition.
I'd suggest looping the verse progression at about 70 BPM first, then bumping up in small increments.
Once the chorus feels automatic, play the whole piece through and focus on dynamics — this song really comes alive when you lean into the louder sections and pull back on the verses.
By the end, you'll have a much stronger feel for moving between major, minor, and suspended chords in the key of C, which is a skill that transfers to dozens of other pop songs.
Try other practice modes:
About “Superman”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Superman"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Superman" by Five For Fighting played in?
- Superman 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 "Superman"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Superman" 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 "Superman"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Superman"?
- "Superman" was originally performed by Five For Fighting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Superman"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dm, F, Fsus2, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?
- Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Superman" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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