Can't Live A Day

by Avalon

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I

could (G)live life a lone

and (G)nev er fill the (Cm)long ings of my (G)heart,

the (Am7)heal ing warmth of (C)some one’s arms.

And (G)I

could (G)live with out dreams, (Em)fered,

and (G)nev er know the (Cm)thrill of what could (G)be

with (Am7)ev ’ry star so (B)far and out of reach.

I could (G)live with out man

y things

and I (Dsus)You could car ry on.

But I could n’t (G)face my life to (G)mor row with out Your (C)hope in my heart I

know

I (Am7)can’t live a day

with out You.

Lord, there’s no (G)night and there’s no (G)morn ing with out Your (C)lov ing arms to (G)hold me.

You’re the (Am7)heart beat of all

I

(C)do.

I can’t live a (C)day

with out (G)You.

I

could (G)trav el the world,

see (G)all the won ders (Cm)beau ti ful and (G)new.

They’d (Am7)on ly make me (C)think of You.

And (G)I

could (G)have all life of (Em)fered,

and (G)rich es that were (Cm)far be yond com (G)pare,

to (Am7)grant my ev ’ry (B)wish with out a care.

Oh, could (G)I could do an y thing.

But if (Dsus)You weren’t in it all, But I could n’t (G)face my life to (G)mor row with out Your (C)hope in my heart I know

I (Am7)can’t live a day with out You.

Lord, there’s no (G)night and there’s no (G)morn ing with out Your (C)lov ing arms to (G)hold me.

You’re the (Am7)heart beat of all

I

(C)do.

I can’t live a (C)day with out (G)You.

(G)You.

Oh,

(Am7)Je sus,

I

(G)live be cause You live.

You’re like the air I (D)breathe.

Oh,

(Am7)Je sus,

Oh, I (G)have be cause You gave.

You’re ev ’ry thing to (D)me.

Oh, I could n’t (G)You.

Can't Live A Day by Avalon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Can't Live A Day by Avalon in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Can't Live A Day" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Can't Live A Day"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.