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Meant To Live

· by Switchfoot

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Lyrics

(G5)Fum bl ing his con fi dence and won d’ring why the world has passed him (F#5)by.

(G5)Hop ing that he’s bent for more than ar gu ments and failed at tempts to (F#5)fly,

(F#5)fly.

(G5)We were meant to live for so much more.

Have we lost our selves?

(G5)Some where we live in (E5)side, (G5)some where we live in (E5)side.

(G5)We were meant to live for so much more.

Have we lost our selves?

(G5)Some where we live in (E5)side.

(G5)Dream ing a bout Prov i dence and wheth er mice and men have sec ond (F#5)tries.

(G5)May be we’ve been liv ing with our eyes half o pen, may be we’re bent and bro ken,

(CN.C.)bro ken.

(G5)We were meant to live for so much more.

Have we lost our selves?

(G5)Some where we live in (E5)side, (G5)some where we live in (E5)side.

(G5)We were meant to live for so much more.

Have we lost our selves?

(G5)Some where we live in (E5)side.

We want more than this world’s got to of fer.

We want more than this world’s got to of fer.

We want more than the wars of our fa thers, and ev ’ry thing in side

screams for sec ond life,

yeah!

(D5)We were meant to live for so much more.

Have we lost (D)our selves?

(D5)We were meant to live for so much more.

Have we lost (D)our selves?

(D5)We were meant to live for so much more.

Have we lost (D)our selves?

(D5)We were meant to live,

(Dsus)we were meant to live.

Meant To Live by Switchfoot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Meant To Live” by Switchfoot 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 B at 105 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 "Meant To Live" 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 "Meant To Live"?: 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 "Meant To Live" use?: Just 13 chords: Apow, Bpow, C, Csus2, D, Dpow, Dsus2, Dsus4, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Switchfoot songs work for kids?: Try "THIS IS YOUR LIFE", "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.