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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sacrifice" by Elton John in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Sacrifice" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sacrifice" with hands-separate practice in C at 80 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sacrifice"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sacrifice" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sacrifice"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sacrifice" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.