Wanted Dead Or Alive

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

It’s (Dm)all the (D)same,

(G)on ly the names will change.

and (G)Ev ple ’ry day it seems we’re (F)wast ing a (D)way.

An (D)oth er place, the day where the (G)fac es are so cold.

I’d (C)drive all (G)night a lone, just to (D)get back do is home.

I’m a (C)cow boy,

on a (F)steel horse I (D)ride.

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

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

Some (Dm)times I (D)sleep,

(G)some times it’s not for days, and (G)peo ple I meet it al ways (F)go their sep (D)’rate

Some (D)times you tell the day by the (G)bot tle that you drink.

And (C)times when (G)you’re a lone, just to (D)all you do is think.

I’m a (C)cow boy,

on a (F)steel horse I (D)ride.

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

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

Some

I’m a (C)cow boy,

on a (F)steel horse I (D)ride.

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

And I walk these streets, a load ed (G7)six string on my back.

I (Csus)play for keeps,

’cause I (F6)might not make it back.

I been ev ’ry where,

still I’m (G)stand ing tall.

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

’cause I’m a (C)cow boy,

on a (F)steel horse I (D)ride.

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

Well, I’m a (C)cow boy.

I got the (F)night on my side.

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

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

I still (C)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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Wanted Dead Or Alive" by Bon Jovi 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 C, 85 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”

Can I learn "Wanted Dead Or Alive" 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 "Wanted Dead Or Alive" with hands-separate practice in C at 85 BPM.
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 85 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 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Wanted Dead Or Alive"?
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 "Wanted Dead Or Alive" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Wanted Dead Or Alive"?
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. "Wanted Dead Or Alive" is in the key of C at 85 BPM.