What key is "When We're Human" in?

"When We're Human" by Anika Noni Rose is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 174 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "When We're Human" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "When We're Human" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "When We're Human" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Anika Noni Rose can I play here?

Try "WHEN WE'RE HUMAN", "DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS", "ALMOST THERE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If (F)I were a (Gm)hu man be ing, I’d head straight to (Bb)New Or leans, and I’d (F)blow this horn so na (Bbm)hot and strong like they (F)no one they’ve (Dm7)ev er (C7)seen.

You’ve (F)heard of a (Gm)Lou is Arm strong, I’d head Mis ter (Bb)Sid ney Be and I’d (F)All those boys gon na (Bbm)step a side when they (F)no one they’ve (Dm7)ev er (C7)seen.

You’ve (F)hear this old ex (G7)ga tor play.

(F)When I’m hu man, as I (Fdim)hope to (F)be, I’m gon na (Bb)blow this horn ’til the (F)cows come home, and (G7)ev ’ry one’s gon na bow (C7)down to me.

(Gm)When head I’m my (G#dim)self a gain, I want just the (Bb)life I (Bdim)had: a (F)great big par ty (Bb)ev ’ry night.

Now

A (Gm)red head on my (G#dim)left arm, gain, I a bru nette (Bb)on my (Bdim)right, a (F)blonde or two to (Bb)hold the can dles.

Now

A (F)that seems (Dm7)just a bout (C7)right, eh, Louis?

Life is short; when you’re (F)done, you’re done; we’re (Bb)on this earth to (Bbm)have some fun.

And (F)that’s the (Dm7)way things (C)are.

(F)When I’m hu man, and I’m (Fdim)gon na (F)be, I’m gon na (Bb)tear it up like I (F)did be fore, and (G7)that’s a roy al (C7)guar an tee.

Your (D)mod es ty be (E#dim)comes you, (D)and your sense of re (G)spon si (G#dim)bil i ty.

I’ve worked (D)hard for ev ’ry and (G)thing I’ve got and (D)that’s the way it’s sup (E7)posed (G#7)to be.

When (D)I’m es a man (E#dim)be ing, (D)at your least I’ll re (G)act like (G#dim)one.

i ty.

If you (D)do your best each and (G)ev ’ry day, and (D)that’s the way it’s sup (E7)posed (G#7)to be.

When (D)good things are (Bm7)sure to (E7)come your way.

(D)What you give is (D)what you get.

My (G)dad dy said that, and I’ll (Gm)nev er for get.

And (D)I com (Bm7)mend it (E7)to you.

(D)When we’re hu man, and we’re (Ddim)gon na (D)be,...

I’m gon na (G)blow my horn.

I’m gon na (G)live the high life.

I’m gon na (G)do my best to take my (F#7)place in the (B7)sun.

(D)When

(A7)we’re

(D)hu man.

When We're Human by Anika Noni Rose

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 174 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “When We're Human”

What key is "When We're Human" in?: "When We're Human" by Anika Noni Rose is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 174 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "When We're Human" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "When We're Human" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "When We're Human" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Anika Noni Rose can I play here?: Try "WHEN WE'RE HUMAN", "DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS", "ALMOST THERE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.