Who Am I Living For?

by Katy Perry

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Lyrics

I can feel a phoe nix in side of me as I march a (Dm)lone a to a dif f’rent beat, slow ly swal low ing down my (G)fear.

E (Dm)yea e yea.

I am read y for the road or less trav eled, (G)I suit ing up for my (Dm)crown ing the bat tle.

This test is my own cross to (G)bear,

but I will (Dm)get there.

It’s nev er (Am)eas y to be cho sen, nev er eas y to be called, (G)stand ing on the front line when the (Dm)bombs start to fall.

(Am)I can see the heav ens, but I still hear the flames (G)call ing out my (Dm)name.

I can see the writ ing on the (G)wall.

I (Dm)can’t ig nore this (Am)war.

At the end of it (G)all,

who (Dm)am I liv ing (A5)for?

I can feel this light that’s in side of me grow ing fast in (Dm)to a bolt of light f’rent ning.

I know one spark will shock the (G)world.

E (Dm)yea e yea.

So I pray y for for fav or like Es ther.

(G)I need your strength for to (Dm)han dle the pres sure.

I know there will be sac ri (G)fice,

but that’s will (Dm)the price.

It’s nev er (Am)eas y to be cho sen, nev er eas y to be called, (G)stand ing on the front line when the (Dm)bombs start to fall.

(Am)I can see the heav ens, but I still hear the flames (G)call ing out my (Dm)name.

I can see the writ ing on the (G)wall.

I (Dm)can’t ig nore this (Am)war.

At the end of it (G)all,

who (Dm)am I liv ing (A5)for?

(G)all,

who (Dm)am I liv ing (Am)for?

I can see the writ ing on the (G)wall.

I (Dm)can’t ig nore this (Am)war.

At the end of it (G)all,

who (Dm)am I liv ing (Am)for?

At the end, who (Dm)am I liv ing (A5)for?

Who Am I Living For? by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who Am I Living For?” by Katy Perry 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 A at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Who Am I Living For?" 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 "Who Am I Living For?"?
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.