Dear Life

by Delta Goodrem
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Mmm

(Em)Time

will

(D)change

you,

(C)no thing lasts for ev er more, to mor row’s all we’re liv ing for.

And (Em)lights

will

(D)blind

you, il (C)lu sions keep you want ing more, just look past rev ol ving doors to (Em)find

what’s (D)real.

Dear (G)life, am I do ing this (Em)right?

Can you see me to (D)night, can you help me dear (C)life?

And I (G)know that I can’t un der (Em)stand what you hold in your (D)hands for me.

Dear (C)life.

(Em)Love

you no mat ter if you stay with them, you’ll nev er be the same a gain.

You’ve (Em)shown

me

(D)ma

gic,

Highs I’ve nev er felt be fore, mem ’ries that I thank you for from deep

in my (D)soul.

(G)life, am I do ing this (Em)right?

Can you see me to (D)night, can you help me dear (C)life?

And I (G)know that I can’t un der (Em)stand what you hold in your (D)hands for me.

Dear (C)life.

(C)life

I’m a sur vi

(Em)vor.

I’m a sur vi

(Em)vor.

I’m a sur vi

(Em)vor.

Dear life

some (Em)times

it

(D)hurts

you,

(C)may be it’s a les son learned to bring my feet back to this earth, to (Em)find

what’s (D)real.

Dear (C)life

I’m a sur vi vor.

I’m a sur vi

(Em)vor.

I’m a sur vi

(Em)vor.

Dear life.

Dear life.

Dear Life — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Dear Life" by Delta Goodrem as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Dear Life

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Dear Life" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dear Life" by Delta Goodrem in?
The backing track is in E at 96 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Dear Life" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Dear Life"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dear Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Dear Life" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Dear Life"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Dear Life"?
"Dear Life" was originally performed by Delta Goodrem. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Delta Goodrem are available?
Other accompaniments by Delta Goodrem: "Born To Try", "Innocent Eyes", "Lost Without You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Dear Life" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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