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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Bed Of Roses" by Bon Jovi as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 81 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Bed Of Roses" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Bed Of Roses" 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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