This Charming Man

by The Smiths
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Lyrics

(E)Punc tured (Bm7)bi cy cle

on a (Dmaj7)hill side (C#m)des o late.

Will na ture make a (E)man of me yet,

when in this (A)charm ing (E)car,

this (E)charm

ing man?

Why (A)pam per life’s com (Asus)plex i ties when the leath er runs smooth on the (E)pas sen ger seat?

I (E)would go (A)out to night,

but I have n’t got a (E)stitch to (Bm7)wear.

This (A)man said, “It’s grue some that some one so (E)hand some should (Bm7)care.”

A (E6)jumped up pan try boy, who (B9)nev er knew his (D)place, he (B9)said, “Re (F#m7)turn the ring.” He (D)knows so much a (E6)bout these things.

He (D)knows so much a (B9)bout these things.

I (F#m7)would go (A)out to night,

but I have n’t got a (E)stitch to (Bm7)wear.

This (A)man said, “It’s grue some that some one so (E)hand some should (Bm7)care.”

Da, da, (A)da, da, da, da, da,

this (E)charm

ing man.

(C#m)Da, da, (A)da, da, da, da, da,

this (E)charm

ing man.

(C#m)Da, da,

things.

(F#m7)He (D)knows so (E6)much a (F#m)bout

(B9)these

(D)things.

This Charming Man — Piano Lead Sheet

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"This Charming Man" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 192 BPM.

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About “This Charming Man”

What key is "This Charming Man" by The Smiths played in?
This Charming Man is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Charming Man"?
The arrangement plays at 192 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Charming Man" 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 "This Charming Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Charming Man"?
"This Charming Man" was originally performed by The Smiths. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Charming Man"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Asus4, B9, Bm7, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, +3 more.
What other songs by The Smiths can I play here?
Try "BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN", "THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT", "HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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