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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? — Simple Sheet Music
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"Why Did I Listen To That Man?" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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About “Why Did I Listen To That Man?”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Why Did I Listen To That Man?"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Why Did I Listen To That Man?". Key of A, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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