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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hostage" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Hostage" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hostage" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hostage"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hostage" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hostage"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hostage" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.