Other arrangements of Nikita
Pick a learning view.
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
12 people have learned this song
"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.
Try other practice modes:
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.


