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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Desert Rose" by Sting in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Desert Rose"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Desert Rose" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 112 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.