Other arrangements of Live Like Horses
Pick a learning view.
I can’t con trol tims this the (G6)flesh and blood
that’s wrapped a round my bones.
It moves be neath me like a (Bm)riv er
in to the (Em)great
un known.
I stepped on to
the (G6)mov ing stairs
be one fore more cus tom I could tie my of shoes.
Pried a harp out the fin gers of a (Bm)ren e gade
who lived and (Em)died
to the Gold the blues,
and his (A)prom ise made was (Bm)nev er clear.
It just carved it self in me.
I’ll All I saw was the frost ly in (Bm)side my hand
on the (G)night
he said
to me,
“Some day we’ll live
like hors es,
free rein
from your old iron fenc es.
There’s more ways than (G)one
to re gain your sens es.
Break out the stalls,
and we’ll live
like
(D)hors es.”
I can’t We’re trol tims of the (G6)heart break blood
that kept us short of breath,
It trapped a bove these blood less (Bm)streets er
with out a (Em)safe
ty net.
I stood in line
to (G6)join the tribe,
be one fore more cus tom er could tie my of shoes.
Claimed a spoke in the wheel gers of a (Bm)wag on train
who on the (Em)road
to the Gold en gate.
On the (A)flat, dry des ert, (Bm)I jumped ship.
It It just made sense to me.
I’ll spend too long in the bel ly in (Bm)of the beast,
on and (G)now
I shall
be free.
“Some day we’ll live
like hors es,
free rein
from your old iron fenc es.
There’s more ways than (G)one
to re gain your sens es.
Break out the stalls,
and we’ll live
like
(D)hors es.”
like
hors es.
Some day,
free rein
from your old iron fenc es.
There’s more ways than (G)one
to re gain your sens es.
Break out the stalls,
and we’ll live
like
(D)hors es.”
Live Like Horses — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Live Like Horses" by Elton John in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 68 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Live Like Horses”
- Can I learn "Live Like Horses" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Live Like Horses" with hands-separate practice in D at 68 BPM.
- What key is "Live Like Horses" by Elton John played in?
- Live Like Horses is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Live Like Horses"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Live Like Horses" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Live Like Horses"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Live Like Horses"?
- "Live Like Horses" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Live Like Horses"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, D, D6, Em, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Live Like Horses"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Live Like Horses" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Live Like Horses"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Live Like Horses" is in the key of D at 68 BPM.