Other arrangements of The Man Who Sold The World
Pick a learning view.
We passed up on the stairs,
we spoke in walls and web.
Al though I was n’t there,
he said I was his friend,
which came as a sur prise.
I spoke in to his (A)eyes.
I thought you died a (Dm)long,
a long, long time a go.
Oh, no,
not me,
we (Db)nev er lost con trol.
The face
to face
of a (Db)man who sold the world.
I laughed and shook his hand
and made my way back home.
I searched a far the land,
for years and years I roamed.
I gazed a ga zy stare.
We walked a mil lion (A)hills.
I must have died a (Dm)long,
a long, long time a go.
Who knows?
Not me.
I (Db)nev er lost con trol.
You’re face
to face
with the (Db)man who sold the world.
I laughed and shook his hand
Who knows?
The Man Who Sold The World — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Man Who Sold The World" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 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 Who Sold The World”
- Can I play "The Man Who Sold The World" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Man Who Sold The World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Man Who Sold The World" by Nirvana played in?
- The Man Who Sold The World is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Man Who Sold The World" 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 Who Sold The World"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- "The Man Who Sold The World" was originally performed by Nirvana. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C, Db, Dm, F.
- What other songs by Nirvana can I play here?
- Try "SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT", "IN BLOOM", "COME AS YOU ARE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Man Who Sold The World" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Man Who Sold The World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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