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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Live To Tell" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Live To Tell" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Live To Tell" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Live To Tell"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Live To Tell" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Live To Tell"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Live To Tell" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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