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Pick a learning view.
Same bed, but it (C)feels just a lit tle bit big ger now.
Our a song on the (G7)ra di o, but it don’t sound the same.
When our friends talk a (C)bout you, all it does is just tear me down, made,
’cause my heart breaks a lit tle when I hear your name.
It (Em)all just sounds like, (Am)“Ooh,
hoo.”
Mm, too young, too dumb to re al ize
that I should ’ve bought you flow ers
and held your hand;
should ’ve gave you all my hours
when I had the (C)chance;
take you to ev ’ry par ty, ’cause all you want ed to do was dance.
Now my ba by’s danc ing, but she’s (Fm)danc ing with an oth er man.
My pride, my it (C)e go, my needs and my self ish ways
caused a good strong the (G7)wom an like you to walk out my life.
When our Now I a (C)nev er get to clean up the mess I’ve down, made,
and it haunts me a ev ’ry time I close my eyes.
It (Em)all just sounds like, (Am)“Ooh,
hoo.”
Mm, too young, too dumb to re al ize
that I should ’ve bought you flow ers
and held your hand;
should ’ve gave you all my hours
when I had the (C)chance;
take you to ev ’ry par ty, ’cause all you want ed to do was dance.
Now my ba by’s danc ing, but she’s (Fm)danc ing with an oth er man.
Al though it (F)hurts,
I’ll be the (G)first
to say that I was (C)wrong.
Oh, I (D7)know I’m prob ’ly much too late to try and a (Dm7)pol o gize for my mis takes, but I just want you to know,
I hope he buys you (F)flow ers;
I hope he holds your (C)hand,
give you all his (F)hours
when he has the (C)chance;
take you to ev ’ry par ty, ’cause I re (G)mem ber how much you love (Am)to dance;
(D7)do all the things I should ’ve done
when I was your (C)man.
(D7)Do all the things I should ’ve done
when I was your (C)man.
When I Was Your Man — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 72 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 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 C 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 72 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 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 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.
- What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?
- Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When I Was Your Man" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When I Was Your Man" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When I Was Your Man" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.