What key is "What A Man" in?

"What A Man" by Salt-N-Pepa is in the key of G with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "What A Man" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "What A Man" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "What A Man"?

This arrangement of "What A Man" uses 4 chords: C7, D, Em, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "What A Man" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Salt-N-Pepa can I play here?

Try "PUSH IT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I get (G7)lov in’

by the hun dreds.

And I get lov in’

by the pint.

Got me doin’ the (G7)Cam el Walk

in my (C7)sleep.

Make me do the (G7)James Brown ev ’ry time I get on my feet.

Lis ten to me.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y good man.

Say it a gain, now.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y good man.

Yes, he is

a might y, might y good man.

Let me put it on your mind.

Let me (C7)put it on your mind.

He thrills me, kills me, (C7)he’s the lov in’ kind.

An oth er ounce of his love, and I (C7)think I’m a gon na slip.

Lose my grip and (C7)do back all my fears.

Lis ten now.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

Say it a gain, now.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y good man.

What a man, and (C7)deep in side I know it.

(Em)What a man

and (D)I’m not a shamed to show it.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

Say it a gain, now.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y good man.

What a man, and (C7)deep in side I know it.

(Em)What a man

and (D)I’m not a shamed to show it.

He can (G7)do,

good God, he can do the Funk y Broad way.

Yes, he can.

The Funk y Four Cor ner.

He can back up, back up and do the Tight en Up,

yeah.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

Yes, he is.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

Yes, he is.

What a man, what a man, what a man, what a (C7)might y, might y good man.

What A Man by Salt-N-Pepa

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What A Man”

What key is "What A Man" in?: "What A Man" by Salt-N-Pepa is in the key of G with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "What A Man" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "What A Man" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "What A Man"?: This arrangement of "What A Man" uses 4 chords: C7, D, Em, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "What A Man" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Salt-N-Pepa can I play here?: Try "PUSH IT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.