Sweet Music Man

by Kenny Rogers
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Sweet Music Man" by Kenny Rogers 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 D, 60 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Sweet Music Man

Can I learn "Sweet Music 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 "Sweet Music Man" with hands-separate practice in D at 60 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sweet Music 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 "Sweet Music Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Sweet Music 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. "Sweet Music Man" is in the key of D at 60 BPM.

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