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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "When We're Human" by Anika Noni Rose in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "When We're Human" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "When We're Human" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 216 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "When We're Human"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "When We're Human" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "When We're Human"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "When We're Human" is in the key of Ab at 216 BPM.
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