How Am I Supposed To Live Without You

by Michael Bolton

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Lyrics

I could hard ly be lieve it when I (G)heard the news to day.

It’s just I (F)had to come and (Fm)get it straight from (C)you.

They said you are leav in’, some one’s (G)swept your heart a way; the from the (F)look up on your (Fm)face I (G)see it’s (D7)true.

(G)So (C)tell me all a bout it, tell me ’bout the plans you’re (F)mak in’.

(Dm)Tell me one thing (Am7)more be (Dm)fore I (F)go.

(G)Tell me, (F)how am I sup (G)posed to live with (Am)out you,

(F)now that I’ve been (G)lov in’ you so (Em)long?

(F)How am I sup (G)posed to live

with out (Am7)you?

And (Dm)how am (C)I sup (Fmaj7)posed to car ry (F)on

when (Dm)all that (C)I’ve been (F)liv ing (F)for is (F)gone?

I I’m too proud for cry ing, did n’t (G)come here to break down.

It’s just a (F)dream of mine is (Fm)com in’ to an (C)end.

And how can I blame you when I (G)built my world a round the hope that (F)one day we’d be (Fm)so much (G)more than (D7)friends?

(G)So (C)I don’t want to know the price I’m gon na pay for (F)dream in’.

(Dm)E ven now it’s (Am7)more than (Dm)I can (F)take.

(G)Tell me, (F)how am I sup (G)posed to live with (Am)out you,

(F)now that I’ve been (G)lov in’ you so (Em)long?

(F)How am I sup (G)posed to live

with out (Am7)you?

And (Dm)how am (C)I sup (Fmaj7)posed to car ry (F)on

when (Dm)all that (C)I’ve been (F)liv ing (F)for is (F)gone?

(Dm)all that (C)I’ve been (F)liv ing (F)for is (C)gone?

(G)Now (Dm)all that (C)I’ve been (F)liv ing (G)for is (F)gone?

How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” by Michael Bolton 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 C at 66 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

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Frequently asked questions

Is "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" 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 "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"?
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.