Lyrics
Same bed, but it (F)feels just a lit tle bit (Gm)big ger now.
(C)caused Our song on the ra di o, but it don’t (F)sound the same.
When our friends talk a (F)bout you, all it does is just (Gm)tear me down,
’cause my heart breaks a (C7)lit tle when I hear your (F)name.
It (Am)all just sounds like (Dm)“Oo,
hoo.”
Too young, too dumb to re a lize
that I (C)should ’ve bought you (Bb)flow ers
and held your (F)hand;
should ’ve gave you all my (Bb)hours
when I had the (F)chance;
take you to ev ’ry (Bb)par ty, ’cause all you (C)want ed to do was (Dm)dance.
(G7)Now my ba by’s (Bb)danc in’, but she’s (Bbm)danc ing with an oth er man.
My pride, my it (F)e go, my needs and my (Gm)self ish ways
(C)caused a good strong the wo man like you to walk (F)out my life.
When our Now I a (F)nev er get to clean up the (Gm)mess I’ve made,
and it haunts me a (C7)ev ’ry time I close my (F)eyes.
It (Am)all just sounds like (Dm)“Oo,
hoo.”
Too young, too dumb to re a lize
that I (C)should ’ve bought you (Bb)flow ers
and held your (F)hand;
should ’ve gave you all my (Bb)hours
when I had the (F)chance;
take you to ev ’ry (Bb)par ty, ’cause all you (C)want ed to do was (Dm)dance.
(G7)Now my ba by’s (Bb)danc in’, but she’s (Bbm)danc ing with an oth er man.
When I Was Your Man — Simple Sheet Music
"When I Was Your Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 144 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “When I Was Your Man”
- What key is "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars played in?
- When I Was Your Man is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When I Was Your Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When I Was Your Man" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "When I Was Your Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When I Was Your Man"?
- "When I Was Your Man" was originally performed by Bruno Mars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.