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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"When We're Human" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 216 BPM.
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About “When We're Human”
- Where are the chord symbols for "When We're Human" 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 We're Human" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "When We're Human" 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 We're Human" is in the key of Ab at 216 BPM.
- What chords are in "When We're Human"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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