It’s a hu man sign Mu tual mis un der stand ing when things go the wrong,
when the scent of her lin a pris
and temp the ta tion’s strong.
We In to the boun dary
of each mar ried man,
Sweet de ceit comes call in’
and neg a tiv i ty lands.
Cold, cold heart
hard done by you.
Some things look in’ bet ter, ba by, just pass in’ through.
And it’s no (C)sac ri fice,
just a sim ple word.
It’s two hearts liv ing
in two sep a rate worlds.
But it’s no sac ri fice,
no sac (Dm)ri fice,
it’s no sac (Em)ri fice
(F)at all.
Mu tual mis un der stand ing when things ter the fact.
Sen si tiv i ty builds a pris
and in the fi nal act.
We lose di the rec tion,
no stone un ried turned.
No tears ceit to damn you
and when jeal ous y ty burns.
Cold, cold heart
hard done by you.
Some things look in’ bet ter, ba by, just pass in’ through.
And it’s no (C)sac ri fice,
just a sim ple word.
It’s two hearts liv ing
in two sep a rate worlds.
But it’s no sac ri fice,
no sac (Dm)ri fice,
it’s no sac (Em)ri fice
(F)at all.
Cold, cold heart
No sac ri fice at all.
No sac ri fice at all.
No sac ri fice at all.
Sacrifice by Elton John
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 65 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sacrifice”
- What key is "Sacrifice" in?
- "Sacrifice" by Elton John is in the key of C with a tempo of 65 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Sacrifice" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Sacrifice" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Sacrifice"?
- This arrangement of "Sacrifice" uses 8 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, Em7, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Sacrifice" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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