Wanted Dead Or Alive

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

It’s (D)all the same,

(G)on ly the names will change,

The (C)ev ’ry day,

it seems we’re wast (F)ing a (D)way.

An (D)oth er place, the day

where the (C)fac es are so (G)cold,

I’d (C)drive all (G)night, a

just to get (F)back do (D)home.

I’m a (Csus)cow boy,

on a (F)steel horse.

I (D)ride.

I’m (Csus)want ed, (G)(want ed,) (CN.C.)dead or a (D)live.

(Csus)Want ed, (G)(want ed,) (CN.C.)dead or a (D)live.

Some (D)times I sleep,

(G)some times it’s not for days.

The (C)peo ple I

it al ways go (F)their sep (D)’rate

Some (D)times you tell the day

by the (C)bot tle that you (G)drink,

and (C)times when (G)you’re a

just to all (F)you do (D)is

I’m a (Csus)cow boy,

on a (F)steel horse.

I (D)ride.

I’m (Csus)want ed, (G)(want ed,) (CN.C.)dead or a (D)live.

(Csus)Want ed, (G)(want ed,) (CN.C.)dead or a (D)live.

Some

Al

right.

(CN.C.)dead or a (D)live,

and I walk these streets,

a load ed (C)six string on my (G7)back.

I (Csus)play for keeps,

’cause I might (F6)not make it (D)back.

I been ev ’ry where,

still I’m (C)stand ing (G)tall.

I’ve (Csus)seen a mil lion (G)fac es and I’ve rocked (F6)them all,

’cause I’m a (Csus)cow boy,

on a (F)steel horse.

I (D)ride.

I’m (Csus)want ed, (G)(want ed,) (CN.C.)dead or a (D)live.

’Cause I’m a (Csus)cow boy,

I got the (F)night on my (Dm)side.

I’m (C5)want ed, (G)(want ed,) (CN.C.)dead or a (D)live, (dead or a (C5)live,)

(G)dead or a live, (CN.C.)dead or a (D)live.

I still (C5)ride, (I still (G)ride,)

(CN.C.)dead or a (D)live,

(CN.C.)dead or a (G)live,

(CN.C.)dead or a (D)live,

(CN.C.)dead or a (G)live,

(CN.C.)dead or a (D)live.

Wanted Dead Or Alive — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Wanted Dead Or Alive" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 78 BPM.

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

About “Wanted Dead Or Alive

Why does "Wanted Dead Or Alive" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Wanted Dead Or Alive".
What key is "Wanted Dead Or Alive" by Bon Jovi played in?
Wanted Dead Or Alive 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 "Wanted Dead Or Alive"?
The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wanted Dead Or Alive" 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 "Wanted Dead Or Alive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wanted Dead Or Alive"?
"Wanted Dead Or Alive" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wanted Dead Or Alive"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: C, Cpow, Csus4, D, Dm, Dsus4, F, F6, +2 more.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Wanted Dead Or Alive"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Wanted Dead Or Alive".
Can I see all the notes in "Wanted Dead Or Alive"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 78 BPM.

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