What Is Life

by George Harrison

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Lyrics

What I feel,

I can’t say.

But my love is there for you (F#m)an y time of day.

But if it’s not (E)love

that you need,

then I’ll try my best to make (F#m)ev ’ry thing suc ceed.

And tell me, (E)what is my life with out (B)your love?

And tell (B)me, (E)who

am I with out (B)you

by my side?

(B)What I know

I can do

if I give my love now to (F#m)ev ’ry one like you.

But if it’s not (E)love

that you need,

then I’ll try my best to make (F#m)ev ’ry thing suc ceed.

And tell me, (E)what is my life with out (B)your love?

And tell (B)me, (E)who

am I with out (B)you

by my side?

(B)What I know (B)Tell me,

(B)What I know

I can’t say.

But my love is there for you (F#m)an y time of day.

But if it’s not (E)love

that you need,

then I’ll try my best to make (F#m)ev ’ry thing suc ceed.

And tell me, (E)what is my life with out (B)your love?

And tell (B)me, (E)who

am I with out (B)you

by my side?

(B)Tell me, (E)what is my life with out (B)your love?

And tell (B)me, (E)who

am I with out (B)you.

What Is Life by George Harrison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Is Life” by George Harrison 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 E at 130 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 "What 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 "What 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.