You, who I (Am7)cra dled (D7)in my (Gm)arms.
(F)You,
(Bb)ask ing as (Am7)lit tle (D7)as you (Gm)can,
lit tle (D7)snip of a lit tle (Gm)man.
I know I’d (D7)give my life for (Gm)you.
You did n’t (Am7)ask me (D7)to be (Gm)born,
(F)you.
(Bb)Why should you (Am7)learn of (D7)war or (Gm)pain?
To make (D)sure you’re not hurt a (Gm)gain,
I swear I’ll (D)give my life for (Gm)you.
I’ve tast ed (G)love be yond all (Cm)fear,
and you should (G)know it’s love that (Ab)brought you here.
And in one per fect (Bb)night,
when the stars burned like (Cm)new
I knew what I must (Eb7)do.
I’ll (Ab)give you a mil lion (Gm7)things I’ll (C7)nev er (Fm)own.
I’ll (Bb)give you a world to (Ab)con quer when you’re (G)grown.
You will (Em7)be
who you (Dm)want to be.
(C)You
can choose what (Em7)ev er (A)hea ven (Dm)grants,
as long as (C#dim)you can have your (Dm)chance.
I swear I’ll (A)give my life for (Dm)you.
Some times I (F)wake up,
reach ing for (F)him.
I feel his sha dow (Dm)brush my head,
but there’s just (F)moon light on my (F7)bed.
Was he a ghost, was (F7)he a lie
that made my bo dy (F)laugh and cry?
Then by my side the (Eb)proof I see,
his lit tle one.
(C)Gods of the sun
bring him to (F)me.
You will be (F#m7)who you (B7)want to (Em)be.
(D)You
can choose what (F#m)ev er hea ven (Em)grants,
as long as (Ebdim)you can have a (Em)chance.
I swear I’ll (B)give my life for (Em)you.
No one can (C#)stop what I must (G)do.
(CN.C.)I swear I’ll give my life for (Em)you.
I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)" by Claude-Michel Schonberg: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 72 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)" by Claude-Michel Schonberg in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 72 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 "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)" 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 "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)" 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 "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)"?
- "I'd Give My Life For You (From Miss Saigon)" was originally performed by Claude-Michel Schonberg. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Claude-Michel Schonberg are available?
- Other accompaniments by Claude-Michel Schonberg: "Bui-Doi (from Miss Saigon)", "The Last Night Of The World (from Miss Saigon)", "The Movie In My Mind (from Miss Saigon)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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