(Dm)I (C)have
(F)a (Gm)tale
(F)to (C)tell.
(Dm)Some (C)times it gets so (F)hard to hide it (F)well.
I was (F)not (Gm)read y for the (F)fall.
(Dm)Too (C)blind to see (F)the writ ing on the (F)wall.
A (Gm7)man can tell a thou sand lies; I’ve (Gm7)learned my les son well.
Hope I (Bb)live to tell the se cret I have learned.
Till (Bb)then,
(C)it will (Dm)burn in (C)side of me.
(Dm)I (C)know
(F)where (Gm)beau
(F)ty (C)lives.
(Dm)I’ve (C)seen it once, I (F)know the warmth she (F)gives.
The light (F)that (Gm)you could nev er (F)see.
(Dm)It (C)shines in side, (F)you can’t take that from (F)me.
A (Gm7)man can tell a thou sand lies; I’ve (Gm7)learned my les son well.
Hope I (Bb)live to tell the se cret I have learned.
Till (Bb)then,
(C)it will (Dm)burn in (C)side of me.
The (Gm7)truth is nev er far be hind;
you (Gm7)kept it hid den well.
If (Bb)I live to tell the se cret I knew then, will (Bb)I
(C)ev er (Dm)have the chance a gain?
If I ran a way,
I’d nev er have the strength
to go ver y far.
How would they hear
the beat ing of my heart?
Will it grow cold,
the se cret that I hide?
Will I grow old?
How will they hear,
when will they learn,
how will they (Dm)know?
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Live To Tell by Madonna
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Live To Tell”
- What key is "Live To Tell" in?
- "Live To Tell" by Madonna is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Live To Tell" 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 "Live To Tell" 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.
- What chords are used in "Live To Tell"?
- This arrangement of "Live To Tell" uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, Dm, Dmin, Dpow, F, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Live To Tell" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Madonna can I play here?
- Try "MORE", "CHERISH", "CRAZY FOR YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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