Separate Lives

by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Separate Lives" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Separate Lives”

Where are the chord symbols for "Separate Lives" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Separate Lives" is in F.
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.
Does "Separate Lives" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Separate Lives" is in the key of F at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "Separate Lives"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.