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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Hostage" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Hostage" 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. "Hostage" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Hostage" 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. "Hostage" is in the key of C at 64 BPM.
- What chords are in "Hostage"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.