The (A)ros es in the win dow box have tilt ed (E)to one side.
(A)Ev ’ry thing burn a bout this house was born to (Bm)grow and die.
And it does n’t seem a year e a go to this ver hap y day
you said, “I’m (A)sor ry, hon ey.
If I (E)don’t change the pace, I (D)can’t face an oth er day.”
And love lies bleed ing in my hand.
Oh, it (F#m)kills me to think of you with an oth er man.
I was (A)play ing rock ’n’ roll and you were (Bm7)just a fan.
But my gui (A)tar could n’t hold you, so I (D)split the band.
Love lies (E)bleed ing in my hand.
I (A)won der if those chang es box have left a (E)scar on you,
(A)from all the burn ing hoops of fire that you and (Bm)I passed through.
You’re a blue bird on a tel e phone line; I hope you’re hap py now.
Well, if the (A)wind of change comes down, I (E)down your way, girl, you’ll (D)make it back oth some how.
And love lies bleed ing in my hand.
Oh, it (F#m)kills me to think of you with an oth er man.
I was (A)play ing rock ’n’ roll and you were (Bm7)just a fan.
But my gui (A)tar could n’t hold you, so I (D)split the band.
Love lies (E)bleed ing in my hand.
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Love Lies Bleeding by Elton John
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Love Lies Bleeding”
- What key is "Love Lies Bleeding" in?
- "Love Lies Bleeding" by Elton John is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Love Lies Bleeding" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Love Lies Bleeding" 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 "Love Lies Bleeding"?
- This arrangement of "Love Lies Bleeding" uses 14 chords: A, Am, B, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E, +6 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Love Lies Bleeding" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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