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If (Eb)I were a (Fm)hu man be ing I’d head straight for (Ab6)New Or leans, and I’d (Eb)blow this horn so na (Abm)hot and strong, like they (Eb)no one they’ve (Cm7)ev er seen.
You’ve (Eb)heard of a (Fm)Lou is Arm strong, I’d head Mis ter (Ab6)Sid ney Be and I’d (Eb)All those boys gon na (Abm)step a side when they (Eb)no one they’ve (Cm7)ev er seen.
You’ve (Eb)hear this old ex (F7)ga tor play.
(Eb)When I’m hu man, as I (Ebdim7)hope to be, I’m gon na (Ab)blow this horn ’til the (Eb)cows come home, and (F7)ev ’ry one’s gon na bow (Bb7)down to me.
red When I’m my (F#dim)self a gain, I want just the (Ab6)life I had: a (Eb)great big (Eb)par ty (Abm)ev ’ry night.
dles.
Now
A red head on my (F#dim)left arm, gain, I a bru nette (Ab6)on my right, a (Eb)blonde or (Eb)two to (Abm)hold the can dles.
Now
A (Eb)that seems (Cm7)just a bout (F7)right, eh, (Bb7)Lou is?
Life is short; when you’re (Eb)done, you’re done; we’re (Ab)on this earth to (Abm)have some fun.
And (Eb)that’s the way things are.
(Eb)When I’m (Ebdim)hu (Eb)man, and I’m (Ebdim)gon na (Eb)be, I’m gon na (Ab)tear it up like I (Eb)did be fore, and (F7)that’s a roy al (Bb7)guar an tee.
Your (C)mod es ty be comes you, and your sense of re (F6)spon si (C)bil i ty.
I’ve worked you (C)hard for ev each ’ry and (Fm)thing I’ve got, and (C)that’s the way it’s sup (D7)posed to be.
When (C)I’m es a man be ing, at your least I’ll re (F6)act like (C)one.
i ty.
I’ve If you (C)do your best each ’ry and (Fm)ev ’ry day, and (C)that’s the way it’s sup (D7)posed to be.
When (C)good things are (A7)sure to come your way.
(C)What you give is (C)what you get.
My (F)dad dy said that, and I’ll (Fm)nev er for get.
And (C)I com (A7)mend it to you.
(C)When we‘re (Cdim)hu (C)man, and we’re (Cdim)gon na be,...
I’m gon na (F)blow my (F#dim7)horn:
I’m gon na (F)live the high life: I’m gon na (F)do my best to take my (C)place (E7)in the (A7)sun.
(D7)When
(G7)we’re
(C)hu man.
When We're Human — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "When We're Human" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 216 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 We're Human”
- Can I play "When We're Human" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When We're Human" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "When We're Human" by Anika Noni Rose played in?
- When We're Human is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When We're Human"?
- The arrangement plays at 216 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When We're Human" 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 We're Human"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When We're Human"?
- "When We're Human" was originally performed by Anika Noni Rose. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When We're Human"?
- This arrangement uses 34 chords: A7, Ab, Ab6, Abm, Adim, Adim7, Am7, Bb, +26 more.
- What other songs by Anika Noni Rose can I play here?
- Try "DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS", "ALMOST THERE", "Almost There". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "When We're Human"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When We're Human" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "When We're Human"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When We're Human" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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