Wild Horses

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

Child

hood liv (G)ing

is eas y to do.

The things

you want ed,

I bought them for (D)you.

Grace

less la (G)dy

you know who I am.

You know I can’t let you

slide through my (D)hands.

Wild

hors es

could n’t (F)drag me a (E)way,

yeah.

Wild, wild hors es

could n’t (F)drag me a (E)way,

oh, oh.

(F)Yeah,

(Em)yeah, (Dm7)yeah,

(Bm7)yeah,

I watched you suf fer

a dull ach ing

pain.

Now you de cid ed

to show me the same.

No sweep ing

ex its

or off stage

lines

make me feel

bit ter

or treat you un kind,

ba by.

Wild

hors (C)es

could n’t (F)drag me a (E)way.

Wild

hors (C)es

could n’t (F)drag me a (E)way.

(Fmaj7)Yeah,

(Em7)yeah, (Dm7)yeah,

(Bm7)yeah.

I know I dreamed you

a sin and a lie,

oh.

I have my free dom

but I don’t have much (D)time.

Faith has been bro ken.

Tears have been cried.

Let’s do some

liv ing

be fore we die.

Wild

hors (C)es

could n’t (F)drag me a (E)way.

Wild

hors (C)es

could n’t (F)drag me a (E)way.

Wild

hors (C)es,

we will (F)ride them some (E)day.

(Fmaj7)Yeah,

(Em7)yeah, (Dm7)yeah,

(Bm7)yeah,

oh (G)yeah,

(Cmaj7)yeah.

Wild Horses — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wild Horses" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 65 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Wild Horses”

Can I play "Wild Horses" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wild Horses" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wild Horses" by Alicia Keys played in?
Wild Horses is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wild Horses"?
The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wild Horses" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Wild Horses"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wild Horses"?
"Wild Horses" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wild Horses"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, Dm7, E, Em, +5 more.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wild Horses"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wild Horses" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Wild Horses"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wild Horses" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.