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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "This Charming Man" by The Smiths in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 192 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 “This Charming Man”
- Can I learn "This Charming Man" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "This Charming Man" with hands-separate practice in A at 192 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "This Charming Man"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "This Charming Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "This Charming Man"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "This Charming Man" is in the key of A at 192 BPM.
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