Does "Livin' On A Prayer" 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. "Livin' On A Prayer" is in the key of G at 122 BPM.

What chords are in "Livin' On A Prayer"?

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.

Livin' On A Prayer — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Livin' On A Prayer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 122 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

(Em)Tom my used to work on the docks. Now (Em)Un ion’s been on strike. what He’s he down used to on make his it luck, it’s (C)tough, so tough. Gi na works the din er all day. When (Em)Work ing for her man, she brings home her pay for (C)love, K. 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. (Em)Whoa, we’re (D)half way there. (G)Whoa, (D7sus)liv in’ on a prayer. (Em)Take my (C)hand, we’ll (D)make it, I swear. (G)Whoa, (D7sus)liv in’ on a prayer. (Em)Tom my’s got his six string in hock. Now (Em)he’s ion’s hold ing in what He’s he down used to on make his it talk. So (C)tough, it’s tough. Gi na dreams of run ning a way. When (Em)she cries in the night, Tom-my whis pers: Ba by, it’s (C)O. K. 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. (Em)Whoa, we’re (D)half way there. (G)Whoa, (D7sus)liv in’ on a prayer. (Em)Take my (C)hand, we’ll (D)make it, I swear. (G)Whoa, (D7sus)liv in’ on a prayer. (C)Liv in’ on a prayer. Instrumental Oh, we’ve got to (C)hold (D)on, read y or (Em)not. You (C)live for the fight when it’s (D)all that you’ve got. (Gm)Whoa, we’re (Fsus)half (F)way there. (Bb)Whoa, (F7sus)liv in’ on a prayer. (Gm)Take my (Eb)hand and we’ll (F)make it, I swear. (Bb)Whoa, (F7sus)liv in’ on a prayer. (Gm)Whoa, we’re (Fsus)half (F)way there. (Bb)Whoa, (F7sus)liv in’ on a prayer. (Gm)Take my (Eb)hand and we’ll (F)make it, I swear. (Bb)Whoa, (F7sus)liv in’ on a prayer. (Gm)Whoa.

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Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: G
Tempo: 122 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Bon Jovi

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How to Play "Livin' On A Prayer" on Piano

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Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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