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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Wild Horses" by Alicia Keys 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 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 learn "Wild Horses" 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 "Wild Horses" with hands-separate practice in G at 65 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Wild Horses"?
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 "Wild Horses" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Wild Horses"?
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. "Wild Horses" is in the key of G at 65 BPM.