Why Did I Listen To That Man?

by Urinetown (Musical)
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Why did I lis ten to that (Am)man?

Why did I lis ten to the (Am)na ture of his (Am)plan?

And when he talked, I should have (Am)balked, I should have walked, I should have (F)ran!

Why did I (Dm7)lis ten to that (Am)man?

Why did I lis ten to that (C#m)crook?

A lit tle bribe in cash is (C#m)all it real ly (C#m)took.

That’s how that crav en toi let (C#m)ma ven make me cave in.

I’m a (A)schnook!

Why did I (F#m7)lis ten to that (C#m)crook?

(Cm)Now we’ve fi n’lly (D)got you.

(Cm)Now you’re in our (D)claws,

(Cm7)cap tured in our (D)cit y of (Cm)laws.

(Cm)There’s no trial or (D)ju ry,

(Cm)noth ing to dis (D)cuss.

(Cm7)Now the law is (D)speak ing through (Cm)laws.

(Cm)us!

(Cm)You’ll get (Fm7)U rine town!

Off with you to (Cm)U rine town!

A way with you to (Ab)U rine town!

Now, no more (Cm)fuss!

Why did I lis ten to that (Am)boy?

He spoke of hopes and dreams.

It (Am)filled me with such (Am)joy.

How can I know he loved me (Am)so?

Was it for show?

Was I his (F)toy?

Why did I (Dm7)lis ten to that boy?

Why did I lis ten to that (Am)cad?

Why did I lis ten to my (Am7)dad?

I went to work for him.

He (Am)said he was so (Am)glad.

Was he sin cere?

Well, now it’s (Am)clear, and now I fear, that I’ve been (F)had!

Why did I (Dm7)lis ten to

This is (Ab)U rine town!

Dead a head, it’s (F#)U rine town!

You must go to (Am)U rine town!

(Dm7)U rine town!

(B7)U rine town!

Why did I lis ten to my (Ebmaj7)heart?

I heard its call and made this (A)rev o lu tion (Bb)start!

So let the throng take up my (Gm)song!

Make Clad well (Gm)see that he is (Ebmaj7)wrong!

Why did I lis ten (F7sus)to my (Gm)heart, hah hah (E7)hah hah hah.

Why did I lis ten to my (Am)heart?

I heard its call and made this (E7)rev o lu tion (Am)start.

So let the throng take up my (Am)song!

Make Clad well see that he is (Fmaj7)wrong!

Why did I lis ten to that… (huh huh huh) Why did I (Am)lis ten to that…

(Am)Bad!

Why did I (F)lis (Dm7)ten (Am)to (E7)my…

heart!

Why Did I Listen To That Man? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" 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 A, 120 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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Can I play "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" 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 "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" by Urinetown (Musical) played in?
Why Did I Listen To That Man? is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Did I Listen To That Man?"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Did I Listen To That 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 "Why Did I Listen To That Man?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Did I Listen To That Man?"?
"Why Did I Listen To That Man?" was originally performed by Urinetown (Musical). The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Why Did I Listen To That Man?"?
This arrangement uses 30 chords: A, Ab, Abaug, Adim, Am, Am6, Am7, B7, +22 more.
What other songs by Urinetown (Musical) can I play here?
Try "ACT ONE FINALE", "RUN, FREEDOM, RUN!", "DON'T BE THE BUNNY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Why Did I Listen To That Man?"?
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. "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Why Did I Listen To That Man?"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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