Other arrangements of Livin' On A Prayer
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
12 people have learned this song
Learn "Livin' On A Prayer" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Livin' On A Prayer”
- Can I play "Livin' On A Prayer" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Livin' On A Prayer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Livin' On A Prayer" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Livin' On A Prayer"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Livin' On A Prayer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
More piano songs by Bon Jovi
See all Bon Jovi songs →More songs you might like
WE WEREN'T BORN TO FOLLOW
Bon Jovi
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER
Bon Jovi
One Way Or Another
Blondie
Whatever
Oasis
BAD MEDICINE
Bon Jovi
BORN TO BE MY BABY
Bon Jovi
RUNAWAY
Bon Jovi
BED OF ROSES
Bon Jovi
Rockin' All Over The World
Status Quo
Shut Up And Drive
Rihanna
ANIMAL
Def Leppard
ALWAYS
Bon Jovi