Lyrics
Who would ’ve thought that you could hurt me
the way you’ve done (Em)it, al so de lib ’rate, so de ter mined.
Since you have been gone,
I bite my nails for days
and hours
and (Em)ques tion my own ques tions on and on.
So (F#m7)tell
me now,
(Bm)tell
me now I why you’re so (G)far a way
when I’m still get so close.
(D)You don’t e ven know the mean ing of the words “I’m (F#m)sor ry.”
You said you would love me un til you die, and as far as I know you’re still a live,
ba by.
(D)You don’t e ven know the mean ing of the words “I’m (F#m)sor ry.”
I’m (Em7)start ing to be lieve it should be il le gal to de ceive a wom an’s heart.
I tried so hard to be at ten tive
to all you want (Em)ed, al ways sup por tive, al ways pa tient.
What did I do wrong?
Been won der ing for days
and hours.
It’s (Em)clear it is n’t here where you be long.
So (F#m7)An
y how,
(Bm)an
y how, I wish you both (G)all the best
I hope you get a long.
(D)You don’t e ven know the mean ing of the words “I’m (F#m)sor ry.”
You said you would love me un til you die, and as far as I know you’re still a live,
ba by.
(D)You don’t e ven know the mean ing of the words “I’m (F#m)sor ry.”
I’m (Em7)start ing to be lieve it should be il le gal to de ceive a wom an’s heart.
O pen heart,
o pen heart.
It should be il le gal to de ceive a wom an’s heart.
O pen heart,
o pen heart.
It should be il le gal to de ceive a wom an’s heart.
Illegal by Shakira
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Illegal”
- What key is "Illegal" in?
- "Illegal" by Shakira is in the key of D with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Illegal" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Illegal" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.