There Is Life

by Alison Krauss

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(Bb)Un der the snow, be (Ab)neath the fro zen streams, there is (Eb)life.

(Bb)You have to know when (Ab)na ture sleeps, she dreams there is (Cm)life.

And the (Ab6/9)cold er the win ter, the (Bbsus)warm er the (Eb)spring; the (Gm)deep er the sor row, the (Bbsus)more our hearts (Eb)sing.

E ven (Bb6)when you can’t see it, in (Ab6/9)side ev ’ry (Bb6)thing

there is (Eb)life.

(Bb)Af ter the (Eb)rain the (Fm7)sun will re ap (Bb7sus)pear.

There is (Eb)life.

(Bb)Af ter the (Eb)pain the (Fm7)joy will still be (Bb7sus)here, there is (Eb)life.

(Eb)For it’s (Eb)out of the (Ab)dark ness that (Eb)we learn to see, and (Gm7)out of the si lence (Eb)that (Bbsus)songs come to be; and (Gm)all that we dream of a (Ab6/9)waits pa tient (Gm)ly.

(Bb7sus)There (Bb7)is (Eb)life.

(Dbsus2)Just when you (Db)thought that the (Dbsus2)ic y cold would (Db)nev er end, it’s (Ab)spring.

(Dbsus2)Just when you (Db)thought that you’d (Dbsus2)nev er hear the birds a gain, they (Ab)sing.

And the (Cb)riv ers will run and the (Ebm)ea gles will soar and the (Cb)flow ers bloom bright er than (Gb)ev er be fore.

A (Cbmaj9)new day is born; as (Gb)night turns to morn ing, there are (Bb7sus)blue (Bb7)skies

and your (Bb7sus)heart (Bb7)flies.

So, (Bb)o pen your eyes to the (Ab)beau ty all a round: there is (Eb)life.

(Bb)Let it sur prise you, the (Ab)smells, the sights, the sounds.

There is (Cm)life.

For (Ab6/9)love and ad ven ture are (Bbsus)wait ing for (Eb)you.

There’s (Gm)so much to learn and there’s (Bbsus)so much to (Eb)do.

For (Bb6)now and for al ways, there’s (Ab6/9)one thing that’s (Fm11)true:

(Bb7sus)(There (Bb7)is)

(Bb7sus)There (Bb7)is

(Eb)life.

There Is Life by Alison Krauss — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There Is Life” by Alison Krauss 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 Ab at 100 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 "There Is Life" 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 "There Is Life"?
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.