Life Support

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

I’ve been sleep ing with the (Am)lights on

’cause the dark ness is sur (C)round ing you.

This is my world, this is (Am)my choice

and you’re the drug that gets me (C)through.

I’ve been wait ing for an (Am)ans wer

be cause I built this bed for (C)two.

I’m just hang ing on your (Am)ans wer.

I’ve built this bed for me and (C)you.

(G)Can’t you see

that (Em)I

am (C)yours?

So (G)will you be

my (Em)life

sup (C)port?

You’re my life sup port.

You’re my life sup port.

Sick of wak up in (Am)dark ness

when sky is al ways (C)paint ed blue.

There’s a meth od to my (Am)mad ness.

It’s clear that you don’t have a (C)clue.

I’ve been wait ing for an (Am)ans wer

be cause I built this bed for (C)two.

I’m just hang ing on your (Am)ans wer.

I’ve built this bed for me and (C)you.

(G)Can’t you see

that (Em)I

am (C)yours?

So (G)will you be

my (Em)life

sup (C)port?

You’re my life sup port.

You’re my life sup port.

You’re my life sup port.

You’re my life sup port.

(G)Can’t you see

that (Em)I

am (C)yours?

So (G)will you be

my (Em)life

sup (C)port?

I’ve been sleep ing with the (Am)lights on

’cause the dark ness is sur (C)round ing you.

Life Support — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Life Support" by Sam Smith as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Life Support

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Life Support" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "Life Support" by Sam Smith in?
The backing track is in G at 60 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 "Life Support" 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 "Life Support"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Life Support", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Life Support" 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 "Life Support"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Life Support"?
"Life Support" was originally performed by Sam Smith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Sam Smith are available?
Other accompaniments by Sam Smith: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "How Will I Know", "I'm Not The Only One". 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 G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Life Support" 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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