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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Separate Lives" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Separate Lives"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Separate Lives". Key of F, 72 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.