Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)

by Pasek & Paul
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Lyrics

(C)Some peo ple long for a (E)life that is sim ple and (F)planned,

(Dm)tied with a rib bon (C)Some peo ple won’t sail the sea ’cause they’re saf er on (F)land

to (Dm)fol low what’s writ ten But (G)I’d

fol low (C)you

(C)to the (F)great

(Am)un

(G)known,

off

to a world

(Cmaj7)we for this (Dm7)call

(Fmaj7)our

(G)own

(C)Hand in my (C)hand and we (G7)prom ise to (G7)nev er let (Am)go

We’re (F)walk in’ a tight rope (C)High in the sky, we can (G7)see the whole (G7)world down be (Am)low

We’re (F)walk in’ a tight rope

Nev er (F)sure,

nev er know how far we could (G)fall,

but it’s (C)all an ad (C)ven ture that (G7)comes with a (G)breath tak ing (Am)view,

(F)walk in’ a tight rope

with (C)you,

(G)oo,

(Am)oo,

(G)oo,

(F)oo

With (C)you,

(G)oo,

(Am)oo,

(G)oo,

(F)oo

with (G)you

(C)Moun tains and (C)val leys, and all that will come in be (F)tween

(Dm)des ert and o cean (C)You pull me in, and to (E)geth er we’re (E)lost in a (F)dream,

(Dm)al ways in mo tion So Nev er (F)sure,

will you (C)catch me if I should (Fm6)fall?

Well, it’s (C)all an ad ven ture that (G7)comes with a (G)breath tak ing (Am)view,

(F)walk in’ a tight rope

with (C)you, (G)oo, (Am)oo, (G)oo, (F)oo

With (C)you, (G)oo, (Am)oo, (G)oo, (F)oo

with (G)you

with (C)you

(Fm6)oo

With (C)you,

oo,

with (C)you

Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)”

Can I play "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" by Pasek & Paul played in?
Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" 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 "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)"?
"Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" was originally performed by Pasek & Paul. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Pasek & Paul can I play here?
Try "IN THE BEDROOM DOWN THE HALL", "A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)", "Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.