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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" by Pasek & Paul: 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 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)”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" by Pasek & Paul. 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 "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" 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.