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? — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" by Urinetown (Musical): lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.

About “Why Did I Listen To That Man?”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" by Urinetown (Musical). The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.