(Em)Tom my used to work on the docks.
Un ion’s been on strike, he’s down on his luck, it’s (C)tough,
so tough.
Gi na works the di ner all day,
work ing for her man, she brings home her pay for (C)love,
mm, 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 diff ’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 (Dsus4)half way (D)there.
(G)Oh,
liv in’ on a prayer.
(Em)Take my (C)hand, we’ll (Dsus4)make it, I (D)swear.
(G)Oh,
liv in’ on a prayer, (Cmaj7)liv in’ on a prayer.
Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. 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 G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Livin' On A Prayer" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.
- What chords are used in "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- This arrangement of "Livin' On A Prayer" uses 6 chords: C, Cmaj7, D, Dsus4, Em, G.
- 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.
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