Bed Of Roses

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

(Bb)Sit ting here wast ed and wound ed at this old pi (F)a no.

Try ing (Bb)hard to cap ture the mo ment, this morn ing I (F)don’t know.

’Cause a (Am)bot tle of vod ka’s still (Bb)lodged in my head and some (F)blonde gave me night mares, (Fsus4)think that she’s (F)still in my (Bb)bed.

As I dream a bout mo vies they (C)won’t make of me when I’m (F)dead.

With an (Bb)Sit ting here wast ed and wound ed at this old pi (F)a no.

Try ing (Bb)hard to cap ture the mo ment, this morn ing I (F)don’t know.

’Cause a (Am)bot tle of vod ka’s still (Bb)lodged in my head and some (F)blonde gave me night mares, (Fsus4)think that she’s (F)still in my (Bb)bed.

As I dream a bout mo vies they (C)won’t make of me when I’m (F)dead.

With an (Bb)truth is,

ba by, you’re (C)all that I (F)need.

I want to (Dm)lay

you (C)down on a (Bb)bed of (F)ro ses,

for to (Dm)night

I (C)sleep on a (Bb)bed of (F)nails.

Oh, I want to (Bb)be

just as (F)close as the (Bb)Ho

ly (F)Ghost is, and (Dm)lay (C)you (Bb)down

on a bed of (F)ro ses.

Well I’m (F)ro ses.

Well this (Bb)ho tel bar’s hang ov er (Csus4)whis key’s gone (C)dry, the bar (F)keep er’s wig’s crook ed and she’s giv ing me the eye, well I (Bb)might have said yeah,

but I laughed so hard (C)I think I (F)died.

Now as (Bb)you close your eyes, you know I’ll be think ing a (F)bout you.

While my (Bb)mis tress, she calls me to stand in her spot light a (F)gain.

To night, I (Bb)won’t be a lone,

you know that don’t mean I’m not (F)lone ly,

I’ve got (Dm)no thing to (C)prove for it’s (Bb)you that I’d die to de (F)fend.

I want to (Dm)lay

you (C)down on a (Bb)bed of (F)ro ses,

for to (Dm)night

I (C)sleep on a (Bb)bed of (F)nails.

Oh, I want to (Bb)be

just as (F)close as the (Bb)Ho

ly (F)Ghost is, and (Dm)lay (C)you (Bb)down.

I want to (Dm)lay

you (C)down on a (Bb)bed of (F)ro ses,

for to (Dm)night

I (C)sleep on a (Bb)bed of (F)nails.

Oh, I want to (Bb)be

just as (F)close as the (Bb)Ho

ly (F)Ghost is, and (Dm)lay (C)you (Bb)down.

I want to (Dm)lay (C)you (Bb)down

on a bed of (F)ro ses.

Bed Of Roses — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Bed Of Roses" by Bon Jovi in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 81 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Bed Of Roses

Why does the accompaniment for "Bed Of Roses" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bed Of Roses" by Bon Jovi in?
The backing track is in Bb at 81 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 "Bed Of Roses" 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 "Bed Of Roses"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bed Of Roses", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Bed Of Roses" 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 "Bed Of Roses"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Bed Of Roses"?
"Bed Of Roses" 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: "Always", "It's My Life". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Bed Of Roses" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Bed Of Roses by Bon Jovi, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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