Total Eclipse Of The Heart

by Bonnie Tyler
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(Bbm)Turn a round.

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

(Bbm)Turn a round.

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

(Db)Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (B)lit tle bit nerv u ous that the best of all the years have gone by.

(Db)Turn a round.

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

(E)Turn a round, (E)bright eyes, ev ’ry now and then I fall a (E)part.

a round, (E)bright eyes, ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Bbm)Turn a round.

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

(Bbm)Turn a round.

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

(Db)Turn a round.

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

(Db)Turn a round.

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

(E)Turn a round, (E)bright eyes, ev ’ry now and then I fall a (E)Turn a round, (E)bright eyes, ev ’ry now and then I fall a (E)part.

a round, (A9)bright eyes, ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Ab)part and I (Fm)need you now to night;

and I (Eb7)need you more than ev er.

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

we’ll be (Eb7)hold ing on for (Ab)ev er, and we’ll on ly be mak ing it (Db)right ’cause we’ll (Eb7)nev er be wrong to (Db)geth er, we can take it to the (Eb)end of the line.

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

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

I real ly need you to night.

For ev er’s gon na (Ab)start to night,

for ev er’s gon na start to (Fm)night.

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

(Ab)There’s (Bbm7)noth ing I can do, a (Eb)to tal e clipse of the heart.

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

(Bbm)Noth ing I can say, a (Eb7)to tal e clipse of the heart.

(E)Turn a round, (E)bright eyes.

(E)Turn a round, (E)bright eyes.

Total Eclipse Of The Heart — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler 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 Db, 76 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Total Eclipse Of The Heart

Can I learn "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" with hands-separate practice in Db at 76 BPM.
What key is "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler played in?
Total Eclipse Of The Heart is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" 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 "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
"Total Eclipse Of The Heart" was originally performed by Bonnie Tyler. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A9, Ab, B, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, C, +5 more.
What other songs by Bonnie Tyler can I play here?
Try "HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO", "IT'S A HEARTACHE", "Holding Out For A Hero". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" is in the key of Db at 76 BPM.

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