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I When I think of those east end lights, of mug gy nights, ers, the cur tains drawn in the (F)lit tle room down (C)stairs,
I’m (F6)pri ma don na, lord, you real ly (G)should have been there, (G)sit ting like a prin cess perched in a her e lec tric chair.
And it’s (Cm)one more beer, in and I don’t hear you (A7)an y more.
me good.
We’ve all gone cra zy late to night.
my (A)friends out there thank roll in’ ’round the base ment floor.
And some one saved my (G)life to night, (Am7)sug ar bear.
You al most had your (G)hooks in me,
(Am)did n’t you, dear?
You (G)near ly (Cmaj7)had me roped and (G)tied,
(C)al tar bound,
(A7)hyp no tized, sweet free dom whis pered in my ear.
You’re a (A7)but ter fly,
and (C)but ter flies are free to fly.
(A7)Fly a way,
(G)high a way,
(B7)bye (C)bye.
I nev er real ized the pass ing hours of eve ning show ers, a slip noose hang ing the (F)in my dark est (C)dreams.
I’m (F6)stran gled by your haunt you ed so (G)should cial scene, there, (G)just a like pawn prin out played by a dom i nat ing queen.
And It’s (Cm)four o’ clock in the morn ing, damn it!
(A7)Lis ten to me good.
I’m all ing with my self to night.
my (A)Saved in time, thank God my mu sic’s still a live.
And some one saved my (G)life to night, (Am7)sug ar bear.
You al most had your (G)hooks in me,
(Am)did n’t you, dear?
You (G)near ly (Cmaj7)had me roped and (G)tied,
(C)al tar bound,
(A7)hyp no tized, sweet free dom whis pered in my ear.
You’re a (A7)but ter fly,
and (C)but ter flies are free to fly.
(A7)Fly a way,
(G)high a way,
(B7)bye (C)bye.
And I would have walked head on in to the (G)deep end of a riv er,
(Em11)cling ing to your stock and bonds, pay ing your (C)H.
P.
de mands for ev er.
They’re com ing in the morn ing with a truck to take me home.
Some one saved my life to night,
some one saved my life to night,
some one saved my life to night,
some one saved my life to night,
some one saved my life to night.
So (C)save your strength and run the field, you (A7)play a lone.
Some one saved, some one saved, some one saved my life to night.
Some one saved, some one saved, some one saved my life to night.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight — Simple Sheet Music
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"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" 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 G, 68 BPM.
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About “Someone Saved My Life Tonight”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"?
- 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 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John played in?
- Someone Saved My Life Tonight is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"?
- "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, B7, C, Cm, Cmaj7, +5 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION", "CANDLE IN THE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight". Key of G, 68 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.
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