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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Livin' On A Prayer" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.
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About “Livin' On A Prayer”
- Why does "Livin' On A Prayer" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Livin' On A Prayer".
- What key is "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi played in?
- Livin' On A Prayer is arranged in the key of G 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Livin' On A Prayer" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 chords are used in "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, Cmaj7, D, Dsus4, Em, G.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Livin' On A Prayer".
- Can I see all the notes in "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
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