Nikita

by Elton John
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Nikita" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Nikita”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nikita"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Nikita". Key of G, 88 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.