Other arrangements of Superman (It's Not Easy)
Pick a learning view.
(C)I can’t stand to fly.
(Am)I’m not that na ive.
(C)I’m just out to find
’bout the (Am)bet ter part of me.
I’m more than a bird.
I’m more than a plane.
I’m more than some pret ty face be side (F)a train.
And it’s not eas y
to be
(F)me.
I (C)wish that I could cry.
(Am)Fall up on my knees.
(C)Find a way to lie
’bout a (Am)home I’ll nev er see.
It may sound ab surd,
but don’t be na ive.
I’m more E ven he roes have the right (F)a train.
And it’s not eas y
to be
(F)me.
I (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
(F)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 (G)thing.
(C)I can’t stand to fly.
(Am)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 (G)sheet, dig ging for kryp ton ite on this one way street.
On ly a man in a fun ny red (G)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 (G)sheet.
I’m on ly a man look ing for a dream.
I’m on ly a man in a fun ny red (G)sheet and it’s not eas y,
(F)ooh, ooh, ooh.
It’s not eas y
(G)to be
(C)me.
Superman (It's Not Easy) — Simple Sheet Music
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"Superman (It's Not Easy)" 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 C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Superman (It's Not Easy)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Superman (It's Not Easy)"?
- 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 "Superman (It's Not Easy)" by Five For Fighting played in?
- Superman (It's Not Easy) 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 (It's Not Easy)"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Superman (It's Not Easy)" 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 (It's Not Easy)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Superman (It's Not Easy)"?
- "Superman (It's Not Easy)" was originally performed by Five For Fighting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 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 "Superman (It's Not Easy)". Key of C, 100 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.


