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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Separate Lives" by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Separate Lives" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Separate Lives" by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Separate Lives" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Separate Lives" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.