Desert Rose

by Sting
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I dream of rain, e lay, e lay.

I dream of gar dens in the des ert sand.

I wake in pain, e lay, e lay.

I dream of love as (G7sus)time runs through my hand.

I dream of fire, e lay, e lay.

These dreams are tied to a horse that will nev er tire.

And in the flames, e lay, e lay.

Her shad ows play in the shape of a man’s de sire.

This des ert rose, e lay, e lay.

Each of her veils, a se cret prom ise.

This des ert flow’r, e lay, e lay.

No sweet per fume ev er tor tured me more than this.

And as she turns, e lay, e lay,

this way she moves in the log ic of all my dreams.

This fire burns, e lay, e lay.

I re a lize that noth ing’s as it seems.

I dream of rain, e lay, e lay.

I dream of gar dens in the des ert sand.

I wake in pain, e lay, e lay.

I dream of love as (G7sus)time runs through my hand.

I dream of rain, e lay, e lay.

I dream of gar dens in the des ert sand.

I wake in pain, e lay, e lay.

I dream of love as (G7sus)time runs through my hand.

Sweet des ert rose, e lay, e lay.

Each of her veils, a se cret prom ise.

This des ert flow’r, e lay, e lay.

No sweet per fume ev er tor tured me more than this.

Sweet des ert rose, e lay, e lay.

This mem o ry of E den haunts us all.

This des ert flower, this rare per fume, is the sweet in tox i ca (G7sus)tion of the fall.

Desert Rose by Sting

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Desert Rose

What key is "Desert Rose" in?
"Desert Rose" by Sting is in the key of F with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Desert Rose" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Desert Rose" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Desert Rose"?
This arrangement of "Desert Rose" uses 13 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, Cpow, Csus2, Eb, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Desert Rose" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Sting can I play here?
Try "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU", "PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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