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) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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)”

Where are the chord symbols for "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" 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. "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" is in C.
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.
Does "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" 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. "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" is in the key of C at 150 BPM.
What chords are in "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.