Lyrics
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Man Who Sold The World" 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 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”
- 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.