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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "When A Man Loves A Woman" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 108 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 “When A Man Loves A Woman”
- Can I play "When A Man Loves A Woman" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When A Man Loves A Woman" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge played in?
- When A Man Loves A Woman is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When A Man Loves A Woman" 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 "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
- "When A Man Loves A Woman" was originally performed by Percy Sledge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bm7, C, Cm7, D, D9, +5 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When A Man Loves A Woman" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When A Man Loves A Woman" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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