Live To Tell

by Madonna
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Live To Tell" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Live To Tell

Where are the chord symbols for "Live To Tell" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Live To Tell" is in G.
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.
Does "Live To Tell" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Live To Tell" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Live To Tell"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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