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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Suddenly" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Suddenly" 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. "Suddenly" is in Eb.
- What key is "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean played in?
- Suddenly is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Does "Suddenly" 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. "Suddenly" is in the key of Eb at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Suddenly"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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