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How to Play "Hopelessly Devoted To You" by Olivia Newton-John on Piano

Olivia Newton-John · 69 bars

  • E major
  • 6/8
  • 80 BPM
  • Easy
  • Melody + piano

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  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Instrumental
  4. Verse 2
  5. Instrumental
  6. Verse 3
  7. Verse 4
  8. Chorus 2
  9. Verse 5
  10. Ending
  11. Whole song
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Verse 1, part 1 · bars 8 to 16

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  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

E major

4 sharps: F#, C#, G#, D#

EF#G#ABC#D#

The E major scale

Time signature

6/8

2 big beats in every bar, at 80 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 19 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Bass notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range B1 to A3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range B3 to A5Part by part

How to practice "Hopelessly Devoted To You"

Learn "Hopelessly Devoted To You" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 9 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

    Open this step
  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "Hopelessly Devoted To You" on the piano?

Learn "Hopelessly Devoted To You" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 9 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "Hopelessly Devoted To You" in?

"Hopelessly Devoted To You" is in E major, which has 4 sharps: F#, C#, G# and D#. The E major scale is E, F#, G#, A, B, C# and D#.

The E major scale

What are the chords in "Hopelessly Devoted To You"?

The sheet music uses 19 chords: E, G#m, A, F#m7, B7, Bm6, C#7, F#, G#m7, B9, Gm7, F#m, Am, Dm7, C, Edim and 3 more.

What does the left hand play in "Hopelessly Devoted To You"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from B1 to A3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "Hopelessly Devoted To You"?

"Hopelessly Devoted To You" plays at 80 BPM in 6/8, counted in dotted quarters. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "Hopelessly Devoted To You" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The melody goes from B3 up to A5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "Hopelessly Devoted To You"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF