Canto Alla Vita

· by Josh Groban

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(Em)De di ca to chi col pe vo le no cen te (C)per so que sto (D)ma re si ar (C)re so la cor ren te a (Asus2)chi non è mai (Am)sta to vin (F#m)cen (B)te.

(Em)De di ca to chi a spet ta na spe ran za da (C)van ti un do (D)lo re nel (C)fred do di na stan za (Asus2)de di ca to (Am)chi (F#m)cer ca la sua li ber (B)tà.

(E)Can

(E)to la (Asus)vi

(Am)ta (D)al la (D)sua bel (D7)lez

(G)za ad (C)o gni sua fe (F)ri

ta o gni (B)sua ca (Esus)rez

(Em)za, ca (Cmaj7)rez

za.

(Em)I sing to (D)life and (Em)to its trag ic (D)beau ty, to (C)pain and to (D)strife, and (C)all that danc es (D)through me.

The (G)rise and the (Am)fall, I’ve (F#m7)lived through it (B7)all.

(Em)De di ca to (Esus)chi la (Em)sen te na ri (Esus)di ta (C)co me fos se (D)sab bia a (C)scuit ta tra le (D)di ta (Asus2)e la sen te (Am)già fi (F#)ni

(B7)ta.

(E)Can

(E)to la (Asus)vi

(Am)ta ne (D)gli chi (D)tuoi ri (Gsus)fles

(G)sa

(C)fra gi le fi (Fmaj7)ni

ta

(F#m7)ter ra (B7)noi pro (Esus)mes

(Em)sa.

(E)Can

(E)to la (Asus)vi

(Am)ta

(D)can to (D)vo ce (Gsus)pie (G)na a (C)que sto no stro (F)viag gio che (F#)co ra (B7)ci ca (Esus2)te (Em)na.

Non (F)du bi ta re mai, non du bi ta re mai tu (Em)non la sciar la mai da (Cmaj7)so la, da (Am)so la, an (F#)co (B7)ra.

(C)Can to la (F)vi ta

(F#m)al la (B7)sua bel (Esus2)lez (Em)za.

(E)Can to la (Asus2)vi (Am)ta

(D)can to (D)vo ce (Gsus)pie (G)na a (C)que sto no stro (F)viag gio che (F#)co ra (B7)ci ca (Esus)te (Em)na.

Ci (C)chia ma, ci (Am)chia ma, ci (F#dim)chia ma...

Canto Alla Vita by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Canto Alla Vita” by Josh Groban 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 E at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Canto Alla Vita" 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 "Canto Alla Vita"?: 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.
What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?: Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.