I Lived

by OneRepublic

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(A)Hope when you take that jump, you (Asus)don’t feel the (A)fall.

(A)Hope when the wa ter ris es, (Asus)you built a (A)wall.

(F#m)Hope when the crowd screams out, they’re scream in’ your name.

(F#m)Hope if ev ’ry bod y runs, you choose to stay.

I (A)hope that you fall in love and it (Asus)hurts so bad,

hey.

The (A)on ly way you can know you gave it (Asus)all you had.

And I (F#m)hope that you don’t suf fer but take the (Dmaj7)pain.

(F#m)Hope when the mo ment comes you’ll say: (A)I,

(Asus)I did it (A)all.

(A)I,

(Asus)I did it (A)all.

I (F#m)owned ev ’ry sec ond that this world could give.

I saw (Dmaj7)so man y plac es, the things that I (D)did.

Yeah, with (F#m)ev ’ry bro ken bone, I swear I lived.

(A)Hope that you spend your days but they (Asus)all add up.

Mmm, and (A)when that sun goes down, hope you (Asus)raise your cup.

Oh,

I (F#m)wish that I could wit ness all your (D)joy and all your pain.

But (F#m)un til my mo ment comes, I’ll say: Oh,

oh,

oh,

(Dmaj7)oh,

oh.

With (A)ev ’ry bro ken bone, I swear I With ev ’ry bro ken bone, I swear I (A)I,

I did it (A)all.

(A)I,

(Asus)I did it (A)all.

I (F#m)owned ev ’ry sec ond that this world could give.

I saw (Dmaj7)so man y plac es, the things that I (D)did.

Yeah, with (F#m)ev ’ry bro ken bone, I swear I lived.

Oh,

oh,

I swear I lived.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

I Lived by OneRepublic — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Lived” by OneRepublic 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 A 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 Lived" 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 Lived"?
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 Lived" use?
Just 5 chords: A, Asus4, D, Dmaj7, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other OneRepublic songs work for kids?
Try "COUNTING STARS", "BURNING BRIDGES", "ALL THE RIGHT MOVES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.