Lyrics
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,
(Ab)ba
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When a (Eb)man loves a (Bb)wom an.
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”
- 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.
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- 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.
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