Is "Live And Die" 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 "Live And Die"?

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 "Live And Die" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G7. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

Live And Die

· by Avett Brothers

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Lyrics

(C)All it will take is (Em)just one a mo ment, (F)and

y way,

you can say good (Am)bye to how we (F)had

it planned.

We (C)Fear like a hab it, (Em)run like a rab bit (F)out

and a way,

through the screen ter door

to the (F)un

known.

And (Am)I wan na love you and more.

(Dm)I wan na find you and more.

(F)Where do you re (C)side

when you hide?

How can I find you?

’Cause (Am)I wan na send you and more.

(Dm)I wan na tempt you and more.

(F)Can you tell that (C)I

am a live?

Let me prove (F)it.

to ya.

You and I, we’re the same.

Live and die, we’re the same.

Hear my voice, know my name; you and I, we’re the same.

(C)Left like a Pha raoh, (Em)sing like a spar row (F)an

y way,

e ven if there (Am)is no land or (F)love

in sight.

We (C)bloom like a ros es, (Em)lead like a Mo ses (F)out

and a way,

through the bit ter crowd

to the (F)day

light.

And (Am)I wan na love you and more.

(Dm)I wan na find you and more.

(F)Where do you re (C)side

when you hide?

How can I find you?

’Cause (Am)I wan na send you and more.

(Dm)I wan na tempt you and more.

(F)Can you tell that (C)I

am a live?

Let me prove (F)it to ya.

You and I, we’re the same.

Live and die, we’re the same.

You re joice, know my name; you and I, we’re the same.

I com plain; but you and I, we’re the same.

You and I, we’re the same.

Live and die, we’re the same.

Hear my voice, know my name; you and I, we’re the same.

I com plain; but you and I, we’re the same.

You and I, we’re the same.

Live and die, we’re the same.

Hear my voice, know my name; you and I,

you and I.

Live And Die by Avett Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Live And Die” by Avett Brothers 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 "Live And Die" 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 "Live And Die"?: 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 "Live And Die" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G7. Take it one section at a time.