Suddenly

by Billy Ocean
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Lyrics

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.

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About “Suddenly”

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.

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