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I used to (Bbm)think that love was (Gbmaj7)just a fair y tale,
un til that (Ab)first hel lo, un til that first (Fsus)smile.
But if I had to (Bbm)do it all a (Gbmaj7)gain,
I would n’t change a thing ’cause (Fsus)this (F)love is ev er last ing.
Sud den (Bb)ly,
(Ebm7)life has new (Ab)mean ing to (Bb)me.
There’s (Ebm7)beau ty up a (Ab)bove; and things we (Dbmaj7)nev er take no tice (Gbmaj7)of; you (Fsus)wake up and sud den (F)ly you’re in (Bbm)love.
(Ab)Girl, you’re I used to (Bbm)think that love was (Gbmaj7)just a fair y tale,
un til that (Ab)first hel lo, un til that first (Fsus)smile.
But if I had to (Bbm)do it all a (Gbmaj7)gain,
I would n’t change a thing ’cause (Fsus)this (F)love is ev er last ing.
Sud den (Bb)ly,
(Ebm7)life has new (Ab)mean ing to (Bb)me.
There’s (Ebm7)beau ty up a (Ab)bove; and things we (Dbmaj7)nev er take no tice (Gbmaj7)of; you (Fsus)wake up and sud den (F)ly you’re in (Bbm)love.
(Ab)Girl, you’re (Bb)love.
Each (Ab)day
I (Db)pray this (Ebm7)love af fair would (Db)last for (Gb)ev er.
Sud den (Dbmaj7)nev er take no tice (Gbmaj7)of;
you (Fsus)wake up and sud den (F)ly you’re in (Bbm)love.
Suddenly — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean: 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 Bb, 90 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 “Suddenly”
- What key is "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean played in?
- Suddenly is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Suddenly"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Suddenly" 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 "Suddenly"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Suddenly"?
- "Suddenly" was originally performed by Billy Ocean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Suddenly"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Db, Dbmaj7, Ebm7, F, Fsus4, +2 more.
- What other songs by Billy Ocean can I play here?
- Try "WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING", "THERE'LL BE SAD SONGS", "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Suddenly" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean. 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 "Suddenly" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Suddenly" 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.