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(Am)I want to (C)be a (Fmaj7)lone.
A (Am)lone with you, does (C)that make (Fmaj7)sense?
(Am)I want to (C)steal your (Fmaj7)soul
and (Am)hide you in my (C)trea sure (Fmaj7)chest.
(Am)I don’t know (C)what to (Fmaj7)do,
to (Am)do with your kiss (C)on my (Fmaj7)neck.
(Am)I don’t know (C)what feels (Fmaj7)true,
but (Am)this feels right to (C)stay a (Fmaj7)sec.
Yeah, (Am)you feel right, so (C)stay a (Fmaj7)sec.
And let me (E7)crawl
in side your (Fmaj7)veins.
I’ll build a (E7)wall,
give you a ball and (Fmaj7)chain.
It’s not like (Dm)me to be so mean, you’re all I (Fmaj7)want ed.
Just let me (Dm)hold
(Fmaj7)you
like a (Am)hos tage.
(Am)Gold on your (C)fin ger (Fmaj7)tips,
A (Am)fin ger tips a (C)gainst my (Fmaj7)cheek.
(Am)Gold leaf a (C)cross your (Fmaj7)lips,
and (Am)kiss me un til (C)I can’t (Fmaj7)speak.
(Am)Gold chain be (C)neath your (Fmaj7)shirt,
the (Am)shirt that you let (C)me wear (Fmaj7)home.
(Am)Gold’s fake and (C)real love (Fmaj7)hurts
and (Am)noth ing hurts when (C)I’m a (Fmaj7)lone.
When (Am)you’re with me and (C)we’re a (Fmaj7)lone.
And let me (E7)crawl
in side your (Fmaj7)veins.
I’ll build a (E7)wall,
give you a ball and (Fmaj7)chain.
It’s not like (Dm)me to be so mean, you’re all I (Fmaj7)want ed.
Just let me (Dm)hold
(Fmaj7)you
like a (Am)hos tage.
(Fmaj7)you.
(Dm)Hold
you
like a (Am)hos tage.
Like a (Am)hos tage.
Hostage — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Hostage" 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, 64 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Hostage”
- Why does "Hostage" 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 "Hostage".
- What key is "Hostage" by Billie Eilish played in?
- Hostage 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 "Hostage"?
- The arrangement plays at 64 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hostage" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hostage"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hostage"?
- "Hostage" was originally performed by Billie Eilish. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hostage"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Dm, E7, Fmaj7.
- What other songs by Billie Eilish can I play here?
- Try "COPYCAT", "OCEAN EYES", "WISH YOU WERE GAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Hostage"?
- 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 "Hostage".
- Can I see all the notes in "Hostage"?
- 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 64 BPM.