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 G at 122 BPM.

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 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.

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.