I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)

by Michael Franti & Spearhead
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One, two, one, two.

Here we go.

Ev ’ry bod y want me to be who they want me to be ex cept you.

(C#m)All I wan na do is be with you.

They all tell me that there’s some thing strange I don’t want (E)to meet no bod y new.

(C#m)All I wan na do is be with you.

Life sounds like… I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live.

(This is what it sounds like.) (C#m)Oh,

I’m a live.

How come, ev ’ry day some thing jumps in the way?

Gets com pli cat ed, I feel de va stat ed.

But when I’m feel in’ down I (E)on ly wan na be with you.

I can’t af ford the or re mem ber cheques I to off all my tax es and feed the Pres i dent.

there’s one thing I re mem ber,

Life sounds like… I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live.

(This is what it sounds like.) (C#m)Oh,

I’m a live.

Life sounds like… I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live.

(This is what it sounds like.) (C#m)Oh,

I’m a live.

Break it down right here now.

(CN.C.)You’ll be Bon nie, I’ll be your Clyde.

Hop in to my car and drive like fire works, we will ig nite through the San Fran cis co night.

Like John and Yo ko.

Like Ice T and Co co.

Like Jay Z, Be yon ce.

Come be my fi an cé.

(B)Hey, Soul Sis ter, I’ll be your Mis ter.

Don’t (E)wan na be no one night stand.

How ma ny (C#m)ways can I say to help you un der stand that I (B)on ly wan na be your man.

Life sounds like…

This is what it sounds like.

And it sounds like… I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live.

(This is what it sounds like.) (C#m)Oh,

I’m a live.

Bring it back one more time.

Ev ’ry bod y want me to be who they want me to be ex cept you.

All I wan na do is be with you.

Life sounds like… (B)Oh,

(E)oh.

This is what it sounds like.

(C#m)Oh,

(B)oh.

Life sounds like.

I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live.

(This is what it sounds like.) (C#m)Oh,

I’m a live.

Life sounds like… I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live, I’m a live.

(This is what it sounds like.) (C#m)Oh,

I’m a live.

Life sounds like…

I’m a live.

I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 136 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)”

Can I sing "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead in?
The backing track is in B at 136 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'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" 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'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" 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'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)"?
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'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)"?
"I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" was originally performed by Michael Franti & Spearhead. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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