Sacrifice

by Elton John
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Lyrics

It’s a hu man sign Mu tual mis un der stand ing when things af go the wrong,

when the scent of her lin a gers pris on 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 af ter the fact.

Sen si tiv i ty builds a gers pris on 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.

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About “Sacrifice”

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.

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