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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Desert Rose" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 112 BPM.
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About “Desert Rose”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Desert Rose" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Desert Rose" is in F.
- What key is "Desert Rose" by Sting played in?
- Desert Rose is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Does "Desert Rose" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Desert Rose" is in the key of F at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "Desert Rose"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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