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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 — 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, 120 BPM.
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About “Livin' On A Prayer”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Livin' On A Prayer" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Livin' On A Prayer" is in G.
- 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.
- 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 120 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.
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