This Is Your Life

· by Switchfoot

🎹 Loading song

Preparing player…

1

—

Play in Full Modes More Songs for Kids

Lyrics

Yes ter day is a wrin kle on your fore head.

Yes ter day is a prom ise that you’ve bro ken.

Don’t close your (A)eyes,

don’t close your (A)eyes.

This is your (C#m)life

and to day is all you’ve got now.

And,

and to day is all you ev er had.

Don’t close your (A)eyes,

don’t close your (A)eyes.

This is your (E)life; are you who you want to be?

This is your (E)life; are you who you want to be?

This is your (E)life; is it ev ’ry thing you dreamed that it would be when the world was young er and you had (B)ev ’ry thing to lo o o o ose?

Yes ter day is a kid in the cor ner.

Yes ter day is dead and o ver,

and this is your (B)ev ’ry thing to lose?

Don’t close your (A)eyes,

don’t close your (Asus2)eyes,

don’t close your (A)eyes, (Don’t close your eyes.) don’t close your (Asus2)eyes.

This is your (E5)life; are you who you want to be?

This is your (E5)life; are you who you want to be,

yeah, This yeah, is your life.

yeah?

Are you who you want to be (who you want to be)?

This is your life.

Who you want to be (who you want to be)?

This is your (E)life; is it ev ’ry thing you dreamed that it would be when the world was young er and you had (B)ev ’ry thing to lose,

you had ev ’ry thing to lose?

This Is Your Life by Switchfoot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Is Your Life” 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 C# at 140 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 "This Is Your 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 "This Is Your 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.
How many chords does "This Is Your Life" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Amaj7, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Switchfoot songs work for kids?: Try "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE", "MEANT TO LIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.