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I
would n’t (Em7)lis ten,
and (A7)I
could n’t (D)see,
and all
(D)I
have (G)left now
are (D)words
you (A7)said
to me.
Sing your song, sweet mu sic man,
’cause I won’t be there to hold your hand like I (Em7)used to.
I’m (D)through with you.
You’re a (A7)hell of a sing er and a pow er ful man, but you sur round your self with peo ple who de mand so (D)lit tle of you.
You touched my soul with your beau ti ful song,
You e ven had me sing in’ a long right (Em7)with you.
You said I (D)need you.
Then you (A7)changed the words and add ed har mo ny, and you sang the song you had writ ten for me to (D)some one new.
But (G)no bod y sings a love song quite like (D)you do,
and (G)no bod y else could make me sing a (D)long.
And (G)no bod y else could make me feel that (D)things are right when I know they’re wrong.
(D)No bod y sings a love song quite like (D)you.
Sing your song, sweet mu sic man,
you trav el the world with a six piece (D7)band that (G)does for you
what you (D)ask ’em to.
And you (A7)try to stay young, but the songs you’ve sung to so man y peo ple they’ve all be gun to come (D)back on you.
Sing your song, sad mu sic man,
you’re mak in’ your liv in’ do in’ one night (D7)stands that (G)prove to you
they don’t (D)need you.
You’re still a (A7)hell of a sing er, but a bro ken man, but you’ll keep on look in’ for one last fan to (D)sing ’em to.
But (G)no bod y sings a love song quite like (D)you do,
and (G)no bod y else could make me sing a (D)long.
And (G)no bod y else could make me feel that (D)things are right when I know they’re wrong.
(D)No bod y sings a love song quite like (D)you.
Sing your song, sweet mu sic man,
I be lieve in (D)you.
Sweet Music Man — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sweet Music Man" by Kenny Rogers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 60 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 “Sweet Music Man”
- What key is "Sweet Music Man" by Kenny Rogers played in?
- Sweet Music 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 "Sweet Music Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sweet Music Man" 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 "Sweet Music Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sweet Music Man"?
- "Sweet Music Man" was originally performed by Kenny Rogers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sweet Music Man"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, D, D7, Em7, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Kenny Rogers can I play here?
- Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "THROUGH THE YEARS", "We've Got Tonight". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sweet Music Man" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet Music Man" by Kenny Rogers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sweet Music Man" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sweet Music Man" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.