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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Desert Rose" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 112 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 “Desert Rose”
- Why does "Desert Rose" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Desert Rose".
- What key is "Desert Rose" by Sting played in?
- Desert Rose is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Desert Rose"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Desert Rose" 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 "Desert Rose"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Desert Rose"?
- "Desert Rose" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Desert Rose"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, Cpow, Csus2, Eb, +5 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Desert Rose"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Desert Rose".
- Can I see all the notes in "Desert Rose"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 112 BPM.