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Some day he’ll come a long,
the man I love.
And he’ll be big and strong,
the man I love.
And when he comes my way,
I’ll do my best to (Gm7)make
(Cm7)him
(Fm7)stay.
He’ll look at me and smile,
I’ll un der stand.
And in a lit tle while,
he’ll take my hand.
And though it seems ab surd,
I know we both won’t (Eb)say
(Ab)a
(Ebdim)word.
(Cm)May be I shall (Cm7)meet him (D7)Sun day, (Ddim)may be (Cm)Mon day, (Cm6)may be (G)not.
(Cm)Still I’m sure to (Cm7)meet him (D7)one day; (Ddim)may be Tues day (Gdim7)will be (Ab)my good (Bb7)news day.
He’ll build a lit tle home,
just meant for two,
from which I’ll nev er roam.
Who would, would you?
And so all else a bove,
I’m wait ing for the (Eb)man
(Ab)I
(Ebdim)love.
The Man I Love — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Man I Love" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 70 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 “The Man I Love”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Man I Love" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Man I Love" is in Eb.
- What key is "The Man I Love" by Phillip Keveren played in?
- The Man I Love is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Man I Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Man I Love" 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 Man I Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Man I Love"?
- "The Man I Love" was originally performed by Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
- Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Man I Love" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Man I Love" is in the key of Eb at 70 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Man I Love"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.