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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Separate Lives" 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 F, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Separate Lives”
- Can I play "Separate Lives" 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 "Separate Lives" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Separate Lives" by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin played in?
- Separate Lives is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Separate Lives"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Separate Lives" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Separate Lives"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Separate Lives"?
- "Separate Lives" was originally performed by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Can a complete beginner play "Separate Lives"?
- 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. "Separate Lives" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Separate Lives"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Separate Lives" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.