When I Was Your Man

by Bruno Mars
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"When I Was Your Man" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “When I Was Your Man”

Where are the chord symbols for "When I Was Your Man" 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 I Was Your Man" is in C.
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.
Does "When I Was Your Man" 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 I Was Your Man" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "When I Was Your Man"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.