I Will Survive

· by Gloria Gaynor

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Lyrics

At (N.C.)first I was a fraid, I was pe tri fied, kept think in’ I could nev er live with out you by my side; but then I spent so ma ny nights think in’ how you did me wrong and I grew strong

and I learned how to get a long and so you’re (Am)back

from out er space

I just walked (G)in to find lit tle you here with that still in sad love (Cmaj7)look with up on your face.

and I should have you changed (Fmaj7)feel that stu pid lock, I should have ex made (Bm7)pect you leave your key if I’d ’ve I’m known (Esus4)sav for just one sec ond you’d be (E)back to bo lov in’ ther me.

Go on now (Am)go

walk out the door,

just turn a round now (’cause) you’re not (Cmaj7)wel come a ny more.

Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with good bye did I crum ble did you think I’d (E)lay down and die?

Oh no, not (Am)I.

I will sur vive,

oh as (G)long as I know how to love I (Cmaj7)know I’ll stay a live; I’ve got (Fmaj7)all my life to live, I’ve got (Bm7)all my love to give and I’ll sur vive.

I will sur vive.

Hey hey.

It took (Am)all the strength I had not to (Dm)fall a part, kept try in’ (G)hard to mend the pie ces of my bro ken heart, and I spent (Fmaj7)oh so ma ny nights just feel in’ (Bm7)sor ry for my self.

I used to cry

but now I (E)hold my head up high and you see

I’ll sur vive.

I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor 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 118 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 Will Survive" 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 Will Survive"?: 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 Will Survive" use?: Just 10 chords: Am, Bm7, Cmaj7, Dm, E, E7, Esus4, Fmaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Gloria Gaynor songs work for kids?: Try "I WILL SURVIVE", "I Will Survive", "I Will Survive". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.