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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sacrifice" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 65 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Sacrifice”
- Can I play "Sacrifice" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sacrifice" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sacrifice" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Sacrifice"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, Em7, F, G.
- 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 a complete beginner play "Sacrifice"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sacrifice" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sacrifice"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sacrifice" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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