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(D)God, I’m down here on my knees ’cause it’s the last place (Dsus)left to fall.
Beg gin’ for an oth er chance if there’s an y (Dsus)chance at all
that You might still be lis t’nin’, lov (Dsus)in’ and for giv in’ guys like (G)me.
I’ve spent my whole life get tin’ it all wrong.
And I sure could use Your help just from now on.
I wan na be a (C)good man,
a do na like be I a (G)should man.
I wan na be the (D)kind of man the mir ror likes to see.
God, I wan na be a (C)strong man,
an ad mit that I was (Em7)wrong man.
God, I’m ask in’ You to come change (D)me in to the man I wan na be.
If there’s (C)an y way for her and me to make an oth er start,
could You see what You could do to put some love back in her heart?
’Cause it’s gon na take a mir a cle af ter all I’ve done to real ly make her see
that I (G)wan na be a man I wan na be.
Well, I know this late at night that talk is cheap,
but, Lord, don’t give up on (C)me.
I wan na be a (C)giv in’ man.
I wan na real ly start (Em7)liv in’, man.
God, I’m ask in’ You to come change (D)me
in to the (D)man I wan na be.
The Man I Want To Be — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Man I Want To Be" 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 G, 150 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Man I Want To Be”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Man I Want To Be"?
- 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 "The Man I Want To Be" by Chris Young played in?
- The Man I Want To Be is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Man I Want To Be"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Man I Want To Be" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Man I Want To Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Man I Want To Be"?
- "The Man I Want To Be" was originally performed by Chris Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Man I Want To Be"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bm7, C, D, Dsus4, Em7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Chris Young can I play here?
- Try "VOICES", "YOU", "TOMORROW". 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 "The Man I Want To Be". Key of G, 150 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.
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