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A wild (A5)ride
o (C#m7)ver sto ny (A5)ground.
Such (E)a lust for (A5)life; beat
the cir (C#m7)cus comes to (A5)town.
We are (E)the hun gry (A5)ones
a on a light ning (A5)raid.
Just like (E)a riv er (A5)runs,
like (C#m7)a fire needs (A5)flame,
oh ho,
(E)I burn for you.
I got ta feel it in my blood,
whoa.
I need your touch, don’t need your love,
whoa.
And I want,
and I need,
and I lust;
an i mal.
And I want,
and I need,
and I lust;
an i mal.
I cry (A5)wolf,
giv (C#m7)en mouth to (A5)mouth,
like (E)a mov ing (A5)heart beat
the in (C#m7)the witch ing (A5)hour.
I’m run (E)ning with the (A5)wind,
a shad ow in the (A5)dust.
And like (E)the driv ing (A5)rain,
like (C#m7)the rest less (A5)rust,
oh ho,
(E)I nev er sleep.
I got ta feel it in my blood,
whoa.
I need your touch, don’t need your love,
whoa.
And I want,
and I need,
and I lust;
an i mal.
And I want,
and I need,
and I lust;
an i mal.
I cry
Gon a hunt you like a,
an i mal,
Gon na take your love and run!
(And I want, And I want, and I need, and I need, and I lust; and I lust; an i mal.) an i mal.
(And I want, (F5)Take me, and I need, (Eb5)tame me, and I lust; (Bb5)make me an i your (Ab5)an i mal.
And I want, (F5)Show me, and I stroke me, and I lust; (Bb5)let me be your i mal.) an i mal.
(And I want, I want, and I need, ooh, ooh, ooh, and I lust; an i mal.
an i mal.)
Animal — Simple Sheet Music
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"Animal" 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 E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Animal”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Animal"?
- 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 "Animal" by Def Leppard played in?
- Animal is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Animal"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Animal" 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 "Animal"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Animal"?
- "Animal" was originally performed by Def Leppard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Animal"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Abpow, Apow, B, Bbpow, Bsus4, C, C#m7, Cpow, +4 more.
- What other songs by Def Leppard can I play here?
- Try "HAVE YOU EVER NEEDED SOMEONE SO BAD", "LOVE BITES", "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME". 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 "Animal". Key of E, 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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