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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? — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Why Did I Listen To That Man?" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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- Where are the chord symbols for "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" 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. "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" is in A.
- 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.
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- 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.
- Does "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" 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. "Why Did I Listen To That Man?" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Why Did I Listen To That Man?"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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