Lyrics
Tom my used to work on the docks,
un ion’s been on strike.
He’s down on make his luck, it’s (C)tough,
so tough.
Gi na works the din er all day,
when work ing for her man.
Tom She brings home her pay, for (C)love, kay
for love.
She says we’ve got to (C)hold (D)on to what we’ve (Em)got.
It (C)does n’t make (D)a dif f’rence if we make it or (Em)not.
We’ve (C)got each (D)oth er and that’s a (Em)lot for (C)love.
We’ll (D)give it a shot.
(C)Whoa,
we’re (D)half way there.
(G)Whoa,
liv in’ on a prayer.
(C)Take my hand, we’ll (D)make it, I swear.
(G)Whoa,
(Dsus)liv in’ on a prayer.
Tom my’s got his six string in hock,
now he’s hold ing in he used to make it talk.
So (C)tough,
it’s tough.
Gi na dreams of run ning a way;
when she cries in the night, Tom my whis pers, “Ba by, it’s (C)o kay
some day.”
She says We’ve got to (C)hold (D)on to what we’ve (Em)got.
It (C)does n’t make (D)a dif f’rence if we make it or (Em)not.
We’ve (C)got each (D)oth er and that’s a (Em)lot for (C)love.
We’ll (D)give it a shot.
(C)Whoa,
we’re (D)half way there.
(G)Whoa,
liv in’ on a prayer.
(C)Take my hand, we’ll (D)make it, I swear.
(G)Whoa,
(Dsus)liv in’ on a prayer.
(C)liv in’ on a prayer.
Oh,
we’ve got to (C)hold (D)on,
(D)read y or not.
You (C)live for the fight when it’s (D)all that you’ve got.
(Eb)Whoa,
we’re (F)half way there.
(Bb)Whoa,
liv in’ on a prayer.
(Gm)Take my hand, and we’ll (F)make it, I swear.
(Bb)Whoa,
liv in’ on a prayer.
Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 122 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Livin' On A Prayer”
- What key is "Livin' On A Prayer" in?
- "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi is in the key of E with a tempo of 122 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Livin' On A Prayer" 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 "Livin' On A Prayer" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Livin' On A Prayer" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
- Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.