What key is "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" in?

"Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler is in the key of C with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.

Is "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Bonnie Tyler can I play here?

Try "TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART", "HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO", "IT'S A HEARTACHE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm)Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (C)lit tle bit lone ly and you’re nev er com ing ’round.

(Dm)Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (C)lit tle bit tired less of lis ten ing to the sound of my tears.

Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Eb)lit tle bit ner vous that the best of all the years have gone by.

Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Eb)lit tle bit ter ri fied and then I see the look in your eyes.

Turn a round, (Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Ab)part.

a round,

(Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall.

(Dm)Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (C)lit tle bit rest less and I dream of some thing wild.

(Dm)Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (C)lit tle bit help less and I’m ly ing like a child in your arms.

Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Eb)lit tle bit an gry and I know I’ve got to get out and cry.

Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Eb)lit tle bit ter ri fied but then I see the look in your eyes.

Turn a round, (Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Ab)Turn a round,

(Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall.

(Ab)part.

a round,

(Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (C)part

and I (Am7)need you now to night;

and I (G7)need you more than ev er.

And if you (Am7)on ly hold me tight,

we’ll be (G)hold ing on for (C)ev er.

And we’ll (Am7)on ly be mak ing it (F)right

’cause we’ll (G7)nev er be wrong.

To (F)geth er we can take it to the (G)end of the line.

Your (Am)love is like a shad ow on me (D)all of the time.

I (C)don’t know what to do and I’m al ways in the dark, we’re (Am)liv ing in a pow der keg and (D)giv ing off sparks.

I real ly need you to night.

For ev er’s gon na (C)start to night.

For ev er’s gon na start to night.

(C)Once up on a time I was (Am)fall ing in love, but (E)now I’m on ly fall ing a part.

There’s (Dm)noth ing I can do, a (G7)to tal e clipse of the heart.

(C)Once up on a time there was (Am)light in my life, but (E)now there’s on ly love in the dark.

(Dm7)Noth ing can I say, a (G7)to tal e clipse of the heart.

A (G7)to tal e clipse of the (C)heart.

Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 130 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”

What key is "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" in?: "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler is in the key of C with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
Is "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bonnie Tyler can I play here?: Try "TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART", "HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO", "IT'S A HEARTACHE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.