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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 — 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, 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 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 65 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 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 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 65 BPM.
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