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.

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.

Lyrics

(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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 64 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Billie Eilish

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How to Play "Hostage" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.