His Fingers Move So Fast In This “Livin’ On A Prayer” Acoustic Piano Cover, It’s Beautiful

Needs No Words

This piano cover of Bon Jovi’s “Livin On A Prayer” stopped our hearts. Although we would never take away from Jon’s vocals, this pure pianist rendition really takes to a place where words are not necessary.

“Whooah, we’re half way there, livin’ on a prayer
. Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear
, livin’ on a prayer.”

As we have so much respect for those that value the craft required to play the piano, this young man really has a knack for playing these keys. There are a few hiccups here and there, but overall we are genuinely impressed with his work and cherish this awesome sheet-less rendition.

Interesting Fact: The characters in the song relate to the working class fans Bon Jovi played to. “Tommy” works on the docks, while “Gina” works in a diner.

Honestly, in our opinion, we love this version more than any we have ever heard. Sure, the kid makes a few blunders here and there but this instrumental illustration of this song by itself is in its own class of beauty.

+ Livin’ On A Prayer Lyrics +

Once upon a time
Not so long ago

Tommy used to work on the docks
Union’s been on strike
He’s down on his luck, it’s tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
For love, for love

She says we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got
‘Cause it doesn’t make a difference
If we make it or not
We’ve got each other and that’s a lot
For love, we’ll give it a shot

Whooah, we’re half way there
Livin’ on a prayer
Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear
Livin’ on a prayer

Tommy’s got his six string in hock
Now he’s holding in what he used
To make it talk, o tough, it’s tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers baby it’s okay, someday

We’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got
‘Cause it doesn’t make a difference
If we make it or not
We’ve got each other and that’s a lot
For love, we’ll give it a shot

Whooah, we’re half way there
Livin’ on a prayer
Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear
Livin’ on a prayer

We’ve got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when it’s all that you’ve got

Whooah, we’re half way there
Livin’ on a prayer
Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear
Livin’ on a prayer