How Do I Live

by LeAnn Rimes
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Lyrics

(Bsus4)How do I

get through one (B)night with out you?

If I had to (F#m7)live with out you

what kind of (B11)life would that be?

Oh, I,

I need you in my (B)arms, need you to hold.

You’re my (Amaj7)world, my heart, my soul,

if (G#m7)you ev er (C#m7)leave,

oh (F#m7)ba by, you would take a way ev ’ry thing (G#m7)good in my (C#m7)life.

And tell (A7sus4/2)me (D)now, how do (A)I live with out you?

(F#m7)I want to know

how do (A)I breathe with out you?

If (F#m7)you ev er go

how do (Em7)I ev er,

(D)ev er sur (G)vive?

How do I,

how do I, oh, how do I (D)live?

(Bsus4)With out you

there’d be no (B)sun in sky.

There would be no (F#m7)love in

there’d be no (B11)one left for me.

And

oh, ba by I don’t (B)know what I would do.

I’d be (Amaj7)lost if I lost you,

by

(G#m7)real

And tell (A7sus4/2)me (D)now, how do (A)I live with out you?

(F#m7)I want to know

how do (A)I breathe with out you?

If (F#m7)you ev er go

how do (Em7)I ev er,

(D)ev er sur (G)vive?

How do I,

how do I, oh, how do I (D)live?

(Bsus4)With out you (Bm)live.

Please tell me ba by.

How do I go on

if (G#m7)you ev er (C#m7)leave?

Oh, (F#9sus4)ba by you would take a way ev ’ry thing.

(G#m7)Need you with (C#m7)me.

(F#m9)Ba by don’t you know that you’re ev ’ry thing (G#m7)good in my (C#m7)life?

And tell me now, (D)live.

How do I live with (A)out you?

How do I live with (A)out you?

How do I live

How Do I Live — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 64 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “How Do I Live

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "How Do I Live" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, 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 "How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes in?
The backing track is in D at 64 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 "How Do I Live" 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 "How Do I Live"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "How Do I Live", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "How Do I Live" 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 "How Do I Live"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "How Do I Live"?
"How Do I Live" was originally performed by LeAnn Rimes. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "How Do I Live" 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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