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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Live To Tell" by Madonna: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 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”
- What key is "Live To Tell" by Madonna played in?
- Live To Tell 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 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 there a karaoke version of "Live To Tell" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Live To Tell" by Madonna. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Live To Tell" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Live To Tell" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.