Tight Rope

by Leon Russell
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Lyrics

(B7)I’m up on the (Em7)tight wire.

One side’s (Am7)ice and one is fire.

It’s a cir cus (G)game with you and me.

(B7)I’m up on the (Em7)tight rope.

One side’s (Am7)hate and one is hope.

But the (C6)top hat on my (G)head is all you see.

And the (Bm7)wire seems to be the on ly (Em7)place for me.

A (Bm7)com e dy of er rors and I’m fall

ing.

Like a (G6)rub ber neck gi raffe,

you (Em)look in to my past.

Well, (C6)ba by, you’re just too blind to

see I’m up in the (Em7)spot light.

Oh, does it (Am7)feel right.

Oh, the al ti tude seems to get to me.

(B7)I’m up on the (Em7)tight wire,

flanked by (Am7)life and the fu n’ral pyre,

(C6)put ting on a show for you to see.

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Tight Rope — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Tight Rope" by Leon Russell in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 76 BPM.

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About “Tight Rope”

What key is "Tight Rope" by Leon Russell played in?
Tight Rope is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tight Rope"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tight Rope" 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 "Tight Rope"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tight Rope"?
"Tight Rope" was originally performed by Leon Russell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tight Rope"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am7, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, C6, Cdom, D, +6 more.
What other songs by Leon Russell can I play here?
Try "The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen", "LADY BLUE", "Hummingbird". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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