When A Man Loves A Woman

by Percy Sledge
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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,

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When A Man Loves A Woman — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “When A Man Loves A Woman

Can I learn "When A Man Loves A Woman" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "When A Man Loves A Woman" with hands-separate practice in D at 108 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "When A Man Loves A Woman" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "When A Man Loves A Woman"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "When A Man Loves A Woman" is in the key of D at 108 BPM.

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