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Hey, Ni ki ta, is it cold
(C)in your lit tle cor ner (G)of the world?
You could roll a (D7)round the globe
and nev er find a warm er (G)soul to know.
Oh, I saw you by the wall,
ten of your tin sol diers (G)in a row,
with eyes that looked like (D)ice on fire,
the hu man heart a cap tive (G)in the snow.
Oh, Ni ki ta, (G)you will nev er know
an y thing a (G)bout my home.
I’ll nev er know how good it feels to (D)hold you.
Ni ki ta, I (G)need you so.
Oh, Ni ki ta, is the (C)oth er side
of an y giv en (G)line in time
(G)count ing ten tin sol diers in a (D)row?
(Em)Oh (D7)no, Ni ki ta, you’ll (G)nev er know.
Do you ev er dream of me?
(C)Do you ev er see let (G)that I write?
When you look up (D7)through the wire,
Ni ki ta, do you count the (G)stars at night?
Oh, And if there comes a time
guns and gates no long er (G)hold you in,
and if you’re free to (D)make a choice,
just look to wards the west and (G)find a friend.
Oh, Ni ki ta, (G)you will nev er know
an y thing a (G)bout my home.
I’ll nev er know how good it feels to (D)hold you.
Ni ki ta, I (G)need you so.
Oh, Ni ki ta, is the (C)oth er side
of an y giv en (G)line in time
(G)count ing ten tin sol diers in a (D)row?
(Em)Oh (D7)no, Ni ki ta, you’ll (G)nev er know.
Oh, Ni ki ta, you will nev (Am7)Count ing ten tin (C)sol diers in a (G)row.
(Am7)Count ing ten tin (C)sol diers in a (G)row.
(Am7)Count ing ten tin (C)sol diers in a (G)row.
Nikita — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Nikita" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Nikita”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Nikita" 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. "Nikita" is in G.
- What key is "Nikita" by Elton John played in?
- Nikita 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 "Nikita"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nikita" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Nikita"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nikita"?
- "Nikita" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Nikita" 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. "Nikita" is in the key of G at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "Nikita"?
- 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.