Always

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

This Ro me o is bleed ing

but you can’t see his blood,

it’s no thing but some feel ings that this old dog kicked up.

It’s been rain ing since you left me now I’m (B)drown ing in the flood,

you see I’ve al ways been a fight er but with out you I give (A)up.

Now I can’t sing a love song like the (B)way it’s meant to be,

well I (A)guess I’m not that good a ny more, but (B)ba by that’s just (A)me.

Yeah, (E)I

will love you

ba (F#m)by,

(C#m)al

(B)ways and (E)I’ll be there

for (B)ev er and

a day,

(C#m)al

(B)ways.

(E)I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine, till the (B)hea vens burst and the words don’t rhyme, I know (A)when I die, you’ll be on my mind and I’ll (B)love you, (A)al

ways.

Now your (C#m)pic tures that you left be hind are just (B)mem o ries of a diff ’rent some that (A)made us laugh, some that made us cry, one that you have to good bye.

What I’d (C#m)give to run my fin gers through your hair,

touch your lips

you near.

When you (A)say your prayers try to un der stand, I’ve mis takes, I’m (A)just a man.

When he (C#m)holds you close, when he pulls you near, when he (B)says the words you’ve been ing to hear, I’ll wish (A)I was him, ’cause those words are mine to (B)say to you till the (A)end of (B)time and (E)I

will love you

ba (F#m)by,

(C#m)al

(B)ways and (E)I’ll be there

for (B)ev er and

a day,

(C#m)al

(B)ways.

(E)I’ll be there till the stars don’t shine, till the (B)hea vens burst and the words don’t rhyme, I know (A)when I die, you’ll be on my mind and I’ll (B)love you, (A)al

ways.

Now your If you told me to cry for you,

(A)I could.

If you told me to die

for you,

(A)I would.

Take a (A)look at my face,

there’s no price I won’t (A)pay,

to say these words to you.

Well there (A)ain’t no luck in these load ed dice but (B)ba by if you give me just one more try, we can (A)pack up our old dreams and our old lives, we’ll (B)find a place where the (A)sun still (B)shines yeah.

Always — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Always" by Bon Jovi as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 70 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Always

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Always" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Always" by Bon Jovi in?
The backing track is in E at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Always" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Always"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Always", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Always" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Always"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Always"?
"Always" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bon Jovi are available?
Other accompaniments by Bon Jovi: "Bed Of Roses", "It's My Life". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Always" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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