La Vie Boheme

by Jonathan Larson

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(La Vie Bo heme.)

(La Vie Bo heme.)

(La Vie Bo heme.)

(La Vie Bo heme.)

(La Vie To days of in spi ra tion, play in’ hook y, mak in’ some thin’ out ta noth in’.

The need to ex press, to com mu ni cate.

To go ing a gainst the grain, go ing in sane, Vie go ing mad.

To lov ing ten sion, no pen sion, to more than one di men sion.

Vie To starv ing for at ten tion, hat ing con ven tion, hat ing pre ten sion.

heme.) Not to men tion, of course, hat ing dear old Vie Mom and Dad.

(La Vie To (Eb7)rid ing your bike mid day past the three (La piece Bo (Db7)suits.

To fruits!

To no ab so lutes!

To Ab so (Ab)lut!

To choice!

To the Vil lage Voice.

(La Vie To (Eb)an y pass ing fad.

To (E)be ing an us for once, in (Ebsus)stead of a them.

La Vie Bo (Ab)heme.

La Vie Bo (Bb)heme.

To (Ab)hand craft ed beers, made in (Bbm)lo cal brew er ies.

tion.

To (Ab)yo ga, to yo gurt, to rice and beans (Bbm)and cheese.

To (Ab)leath er, to dil dos, to (Bbm)cur ry vin da loo.

tion.

To (Ab)hue vos ran che ros and rice and beans (Bbm)and cheese.

To Ma ya An ge lou.

E (Ab)mo tion, de vo tion, to (Bbm)caus ing a com mo tion.

Cre (Ab)a tion, va ca tion.

to rice and beans (Bbm)and cheese.

To Ma ya An ge lou.

E Mu cho mas tur ba tion.

Com

(La Vie Bo heme.)

(La Vie Bo heme.)

(La Vie To days of in spi ra tion, play in’ hook y, mak in’ some thin’ out ta noth in’.

The need to ex press, to com mu ni cate.

To go ing a gainst the grain, go ing in sane, Vie go ing mad.

To lov ing ten sion, no pen sion, to more than one di men sion.

Vie To starv ing for at ten tion, hat ing con ven tion, hat ing pre ten sion.

heme.) Not to men tion, of course, hat ing dear old Vie Mom and Dad.

(La Vie To (Eb7)rid ing your bike mid day past the three (La piece Bo (Db7)suits.

To fruits!

To no ab so lutes!

To Ab so (Ab)lut!

To choice!

To the Vil lage Voice.

(La Vie To (Eb)an y pass ing fad.

To (E)be ing an us for once, in (Ebsus)stead of a them.

La Vie Bo (Ab)heme.

La Vie Bo (Bb)heme.

To (Ab)pas sion, to fash ion, to (Bbm)pas sion when it’s new.

tion.

To (Ab)Son tag, to Sond heim, to rice and beans (Bbm)and cheese.

To Ma ya An ge lou.

E Mu cho mas tur ba tion.

Com an y thing ta boo.

(Eb7)Gins berg, Dyl an, Cun ning ham, and Cage.

Len ny Bruce!

Lang ston Hughes!

To the stage!

To U ta, to Bud dha, Pab lo Ne ru da, too.

Why (E)Doro thy and To to went o ver the rain bow, to (Ebsus)blow off Aunt ie Em.

La Vie Bo (Ab)heme.

(Ab)Bi sex u als, tri sex u als, Ho mo sa pi ens, car (Bbm)cin o (Ab)gens, hal lu ci no gens, men, Pee Wee Her man.

(Ab)Ger man wine, tur pen tine, Ger trude Stein, An to ni o ni, (Bbm)Ber to (Ab)luc ci, Ku ro sa wa, “Car mi na Bu ra na.” To (Eb7)ap a thy, to en tro py, to em pa thy, ec sta sy, clav Ha vel, The Sex Pis tols, A.

B.

(Ab)C.

To no shame, nev er play in’ the fame (Eb)game.

To ma ri jua na!

To (E)sod om y, it’s be tween God and me.

To S.

and M.

La Vie Bo (Ab)heme.

To (C7)dance!

No way to make a liv ing, mas och is m, pain, per (F)fec tion, (C7)mus cle spa sms, chi ro prac tors, short ca reers, eat ing dis or ders.

(D7)Film!

Ad ven ture, te di um, no fam i ly, bor ing lo (G)ca tions, (D7)dark rooms, per fect fac es, e gos, mon ey, Hol ly wood and sleaze.

(E7)Mu sic!

Food of love, e mo tion, math e mat ics, i so (A)la tion, (E7)rhy thm, pow er, feel ing, har mo ny, and heav y com pe ti tion.

(Gb7)An ar chy!

Rev o lu tion, jus tice scream ing for so (Cb)lu tions, (Gb7)forc ing chang es, risk and dan ger, mak ing noise and mak ing pleas.

To (Db)fag gots, lez zies, dykes, cross dress ers, too.

To me, to me, to me, to you and you and you, you, and (Gb)you!

To peo ple liv ing with, liv ing with, liv ing with, (Db)not dy ing from dis ease.

Let (D)he a mong us (Bm7)with out sin be the (Dbsus)first to con demn

La Vie Bo (Gb7)heme.

La Vie Bo heme.

(La Vie Bo An y one out of the main stream, (La Vie is an y one in the main stream?

(La Vie Bo An y one a live with a sex drive.

(La Vie Bo Tear down the wall.

Aren’t we all?

The (Db7)op po site of war is n’t peace, it’s cre (B7)a tion.

La Vie Bo (Db5)heme.

Vi va La Vie Bo heme!

La Vie Boheme by Jonathan Larson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “La Vie Boheme by Jonathan Larson 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 Db at 96 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "La Vie Boheme" 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 "La Vie Boheme"?
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 "La Vie Boheme" use?
Just 26 chords: A, Ab, B, B7, Bb, Bbm, Bm7, C#m7, +18 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jonathan Larson songs work for kids?
Try "LOVE HEALS", "LIGHT MY CANDLE", "TANGO: MAUREEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.