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It’s a hu man (C)sign Mu tual mis un der stand (F)ing when things ter go (Dm)wrong,
when the scent of her (C)lin gers prison
and temp the ta tion’s (Dm)strong.
In to the (Am)bound ’ry
of each mar ried man,
sweet de ceit comes (Am)call in’
and neg a tiv i ty lands.
Cold, cold (C)heart
hand done by (Dm)you.
Some things look in’ (C)bet ter, ba by,
just pass in’ (G)through.
And it’s no (C)sac ri fice,
just a sim ple (F)word.
It’s two hearts (G)liv ing
in two sep a rate (C)worlds.
But it’s no sac ri fice,
no (Dm)sac ri fice,
it’s no (Em)sac ri fice
(F)at
(C)all.
(C)sign Mu tual mis un der stand (F)ing when things ter the (Dm)fact.
Sen si tiv i ty (C)builds a prison
and in the fi nal (Dm)act.
We to di (Am)rec tion,
no stone mar un turned,
no tears ceit to (Am)damn you
and neg when jeal ous y burns.
Cold, cold (C)heart
hand done by (Dm)you.
Some things look in’ (C)bet ter, ba by,
just pass in’ (G)through.
And it’s no (C)sac ri fice,
just a sim ple (F)word.
It’s two hearts (G)liv ing
in two sep a rate (C)worlds.
But it’s no sac ri fice,
no (Dm)sac ri fice,
it’s no (Em)sac ri fice
(F)at
(C)all.
Cold, cold (C)all.
No (G)sac ri fice at (C)all.
No (G)sac ri fice at (C)all.
Sacrifice — Simple Sheet Music
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"Sacrifice" 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 C, 80 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 “Sacrifice”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sacrifice"?
- 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 "Sacrifice" by Elton John played in?
- Sacrifice is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sacrifice"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sacrifice" 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 "Sacrifice"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sacrifice"?
- "Sacrifice" 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 "Sacrifice". Key of C, 80 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.