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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"When A Man Loves A Woman" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 108 BPM.
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About “When A Man Loves A Woman”
- Where are the chord symbols for "When A Man Loves A Woman" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "When A Man Loves A Woman" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "When A Man Loves A Woman" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "When A Man Loves A Woman" is in the key of D at 108 BPM.
- What chords are in "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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