When A Man Loves A Woman

by Percy Sledge
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When a (D)man loves a (A)wom an,

can’t keep his (D)mind on noth in’ else.

He’d trade the (G)world for a good thing he’s (D)found.

If she is (D)bad, he can’t (A)see it.

She can (D)do in no wrong.

Turn his back on his (G)best friend if he (D)puts her down.

When a (D)man loves a (A)wom an,

can’t spends his (D)ver y last in’ dime

try ing to (G)hold on to what thing he (D)needs.

He’d give up (D)all he his (A)com forts,

and sleep (D)out in the rain,

if she said that’s the (G)best friend if he (D)puts her down.

When a (G)way it ought to (D)be.

When a man loves a (D)wom an,

I give you ev ery thing I’ve (D)got.

Try ing to hold on to (D)your (A)pre cious (Bm7)love.

(E)Ba by, ba by, (E7)please don’t treat me (Em7)bad.

When a (Eb)man loves a (Bb)wom an,

deep down in his (Eb)soul,

she can (Ab)bring him such (Eb)mis e ry.

If she is (Eb)play ing him for a (Bb)fool,

he’s the (Eb)last one to know.

Lov ing (Ab)eyes can nev er (Eb)see.

Yes, when a (Eb)man loves a (Bb)wom an,

I know ex act ly (Eb)how he feels,

’cause ba by,

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When a (Eb)man loves a (Bb)wom an.

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When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “When A Man Loves A Woman

What key is "When A Man Loves A Woman" in?
"When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge is in the key of D with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "When A Man Loves A Woman" 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 "When A Man Loves A Woman" 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 "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
This arrangement of "When A Man Loves A Woman" uses 13 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bm7, C, Cm7, D, D9, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "When A Man Loves A Woman" 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 Percy Sledge can I play here?
Try "The Dark End Of The Street", "When A Man Loves A Woman". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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