I Don't Wanna Live Forever

by Zayn and Taylor Swift

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Oh, oh, oh, oh,

oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh,

oh.

home.

Been sit ting (C)eyes wide o pen be hind these (G)four walls, hop ing you’ll call.

It’s d’ring just a (C)cruel ex is tence, like it’s (G)no point hop ing at all.

Ba by, ba by,

I feel cra zy, up all night, (Am)all night and ev ’ry day.

I Give me some thing.

Oh, but you say noth ing.

What is hap pen ing (Am)to me?

I don’t wan na (F)live

for ev er,

’cause (G)I know I’ll be liv ing in vain.

And I don’t wan na (F)fit

wher ev er.

I (G)just wan na keep call ing your name un til you come back (F)home.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.) I (G)just wan na keep call ing your name un til you come back (F)home.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.) I (G)just wan na keep call ing your name un til you come back home.

I’m sit ting (C)eyes wide o pen, and I got (G)one thing stuck in my mind:

It’s d’ring if I (C)dodged a bul let or just (G)lost the love of my life.

Ba by, ba by,

I feel cra zy, up all night, (Am)all night and ev ’ry day.

I gave you some thing, but you gave me noth ing.

What is hap pen ing (Am)to me?

I don’t wan na (F)live

for ev er,

’cause (G)I know I’ll be liv ing in vain.

And I don’t wan na (F)fit

wher ev er.

I (G)just wan na keep call ing your name un til you come back (F)home.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.) I (G)just wan na keep call ing your name un til you come back (F)home.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.) I (G)just wan na keep call ing your name un til you come back un til you come back (F)I’ve been look ing sad in (C)all the nic est plac es.

(Ba by, ba (Am)by,

I feel cra zy.) (F)I see you a round in (C)all these emp ty fac es.

(All night, (Am)all night and ev ’ry day.) (F)I’ve been look ing sad in (C)all the nic est plac es.

(Give me some (Am)thing.

Oh, but you say noth ing.) (F)Now I’m in a cab; I (C)tell him where your place is.

(What is hap pen ing (Am)to me?) I don’t wan na un til you come back (F)home.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.) I (G)just wan na keep call ing your name un til you come back (F)home.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.) I (G)just wan na keep call ing your name un til you come back (F)home.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.) I (G)Just wan na keep call ing your (Am)name un til you come back (F)home.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh.) Un til you come back home.

I Don't Wanna Live Forever by Zayn and Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Don't Wanna Live Forever by Zayn and Taylor Swift 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 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" 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 "I Don't Wanna Live Forever"?
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.
How many chords does "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" use?
Just 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.