Ebony And Ivory

by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
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Eb on y (E)and (F#m7)i vo ry (B)live to (E)geth er in per fect (F#m7)har mo ny, (B)side by (E)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we?

We all know

that (C#m)peo ple are the (B)same wher (A)ev er you (E)go.

There is good and bad

in ev ’ry one.

We (Bdim)learn to live

when we we (C#7)learn to give each (F#m)oth er what we need to sur vive,

to (A)geth er a live.

Eb on y and (F#m7)i vo ry (B)live to (E)geth er in per fect (F#m7)har mo ny, (B)side by (E)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we?

(F#maj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(G#7sus)liv ing in per fect (C#)har mo ny.

(F#maj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(A)ooh.

We all know

that

(C#m)Side by (F#m7)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we?

(Emaj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(F#m7)liv ing in per fect (A)har mo ny.

(Emaj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(F#m7)liv ing in per fect (A)har mo ny.

(Emaj7)Ooh.

Ebony And Ivory — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Ebony And Ivory" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ebony And Ivory

Where are the chord symbols for "Ebony And Ivory" 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. "Ebony And Ivory" is in E.
What key is "Ebony And Ivory" by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder played in?
Ebony And Ivory 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 "Ebony And Ivory"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ebony And Ivory" 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 "Ebony And Ivory"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ebony And Ivory"?
"Ebony And Ivory" was originally performed by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ebony And Ivory"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, B, B7, Bdim, C#, C#7, C#m, C#sus4, +9 more.
Does "Ebony And Ivory" 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. "Ebony And Ivory" is in the key of E at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Ebony And Ivory"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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