The Greatest Man I Never Knew

by Reba McEntire
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Lyrics

The great est (Am)man I nev er knew

came lived just down the hall,

and ev ’ry (Am)day we said hel lo

but nev er touched most at all.

I He was in his pa per.

but oh, and (F)bus’ I was in my (Esus)room.

He How was I to know he thought I he hung

(G7)the moon?

The great est (Am)man I nev er knew

I home late ev ’ry night.

He nev er (Am)had too much to say.

Too much was on most his mind.

Oh, nev er real ly knew him,

but there was (F)bus’ now it seems so (Esus)sad.

He Ev ’ry thing he gave to us took he all

(G7)he had.

Then the days

(F)turned in to years,

and the (C)mem ’ries to black and white.

He grew cold like an old win ter wind

(C)blow ing a cross my life.

thought

(G)I knew.

The Greatest Man I Never Knew — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 88 BPM.

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About “The Greatest Man I Never Knew”

What key is "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" by Reba McEntire played in?
The Greatest Man I Never Knew 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 "The Greatest Man I Never Knew"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" 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 "The Greatest Man I Never Knew"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Greatest Man I Never Knew"?
"The Greatest Man I Never Knew" was originally performed by Reba McEntire. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Greatest Man I Never Knew"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, E, Em, Esus4, F, G, G7.
What other songs by Reba McEntire can I play here?
Try "IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN", "MY SISTER", "THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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