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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Livin' On A Prayer" 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 E, 122 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 “Livin' On A Prayer”
- Can I play "Livin' On A Prayer" 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 "Livin' On A Prayer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi played in?
- Livin' On A Prayer is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Livin' On A Prayer" 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 "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- "Livin' On A Prayer" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- 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. "Livin' On A Prayer" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Livin' On A Prayer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.