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.

Lyrics

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 rent some thing jumps in the way?

sent Gets (E)pay com pli cat ed, I and feel de va stat ed.

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

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

But there’s one thing I re mem ber, I (E)on ly wan na 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.

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) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)”

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.