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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Live To Tell" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 90 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 “Live To Tell”
- Why does "Live To Tell" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Live To Tell".
- What key is "Live To Tell" by Madonna played in?
- Live To Tell is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Live To Tell"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Live To Tell" 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 "Live To Tell"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Live To Tell"?
- "Live To Tell" was originally performed by Madonna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Live To Tell"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, Dm, Dmin, Dpow, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Madonna can I play here?
- Try "MORE", "CHERISH", "CRAZY FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Live To Tell"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Live To Tell".
- Can I see all the notes in "Live To Tell"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
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