What key is "Separate Lives" in?

"Separate Lives" by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Separate Lives" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Separate Lives" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Separate Lives" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

You (Bb)called me from the (C7)room in your ho (Fsus2)tel

(Dm7)all full of ro mance for some one you had (Fsus2)met,

and (Bb)tell ing me how (C7sus)sor ry you were (F)leav ing so soon,

and that you (Bb)miss me some times

when you’re a (Gm7)lone in your room.

(C7)Do (Gm7)I feel lone ly too?

You (C7)have no (F)right

to ask me how I (F)feel.

You have no (F)right

to speak to me so (Bb)kind.

I can’t go (F)on

(C7)hold ing on to (Am7)ties

now that we’re (Gm)liv ing

sep ’rate (F)lives.

Well, I held (F)right

to ask me how I (F)feel.

You have no (F)right

to speak to me so (Bb)kind.

I can’t go (F)on

(C7)hold ing on to (Am7)ties

now that we’re (Gm)liv ing

sep ’rate (F)lives.

Well, I held (F)lives.

(Bb)Oh, it’s so (Am)typ i cal; love (Gm)leads to (F)i so (Bb)la tion.

(F)So you (Gm7)build that wall,

(F)so you (Bb)build that wall,

and make it (Bb)strong er.

You have no (Bb)might find my self (C7)look ing in your (F)eyes.

But for (Gm)now we’ll go on (Bb)liv ing sep ’rate (F)lives.

Yes, for (Gm7)now we’ll (Dm7)go on (A)liv ing (C7sus)sep (C7)’rate (F)lives.

Separate Lives by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Separate Lives”

What key is "Separate Lives" in?: "Separate Lives" by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Separate Lives" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Separate Lives" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Separate Lives" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.