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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Livin' On A Prayer" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Livin' On A Prayer" with hands-separate practice in E at 122 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Livin' On A Prayer" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Livin' On A Prayer" is in the key of E at 122 BPM.