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It’s gon na be a long, long
(Eb)jour ney.
It’s gon na be an up hill
(Eb)climb.
It’s gon na be a tough fight.
There’s (Eb)gon na be some lone ly nights.
But I’m (Bb)read y
to (Eb)car ry on.
I’m so (F)glad the worst is (Gm)o ver, ’cause it al most took me (Eb)out.
(F)I can start liv ing now,
ooh, (Eb)ooh.
I (F)feel like I can do (Gm)an y thing, yeah,
and (Cm)final ly, I’m not a fraid to (F)breathe.
(Bb)An y thing you say to me and (Gm)ev ’ry thing you (Eb)do:
You (Gm)can’t de ny the (F)truth
’cause (Eb)I’m the liv ing proof.
So (Bb)ma ny don’t sur vive,
they (Gm)just don’t make it (Ebm)through.
But (Bb)look at me, oh (E)ho:
(Eb)I’m the (F)liv ing (Bb)proof.
Oh, (Eb)yes I am.
Think ing back life’s been
(Eb)pain ful.
(Yes, it
Took a while to learn how to (Eb)smile.
So now I’m gon na talk to my (Eb)peo ple (oh, oh)
a bout (Bb)the storm,
a (Eb)bout the storm.
I’m so (F)glad the worst is (Gm)o ver, ’cause it al most took me
fly
ooh,
My (F)best days are right in (Gm)front of me,
(Cm)I’m al most there ’cause now I’m (F)free.
(Bb)An y thing you say to me and (Gm)ev ’ry thing you (Eb)do:
You (Gm)can’t de ny the (F)truth
’cause (Eb)I’m the liv ing proof.
So (Bb)ma ny don’t sur vive,
they (Gm)just don’t make it (Ebm)through.
But (Bb)look at me, oh (E)ho:
(Eb)I’m the (F)liv ing (Bb)proof.
Oh, (Eb)yes I am.
(Gm)I’m the (F)liv ing proof.
I (Bb)know where I’m go ing.
Hey, ’cause (Gm)I know (F)where
I’ve been,
oh, (Cm)oh I got a few stars, they’re show ing
I must be strong, keep go ing!
That’s the way that I’ll win,
yeah.
(Eb)I’m the (F)liv ing (Bb)proof.
Noth ing ’bout my life’s been
(Eb)eas y, no, no.
But noth ing’s gon na keep me
(Eb)down,
no, no.
’Cause I know a lot more to day (Eb)than I knew yes ter day, now.
So I’m read y
to car ry on,
oh Lord, hey.
Living Proof (From The Help) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Living Proof (From The Help)" by Mary J. Blige: 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 Eb, 70 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 “Living Proof (From The Help)”
- Can I sing "Living Proof (From The Help)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Living Proof (From The Help)" 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 Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Living Proof (From The Help)" by Mary J. Blige in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 70 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 "Living Proof (From The Help)" 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 "Living Proof (From The Help)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Living Proof (From The Help)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Living Proof (From The Help)" 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 "Living Proof (From The Help)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Living Proof (From The Help)"?
- "Living Proof (From The Help)" was originally performed by Mary J. Blige. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Mary J. Blige are available?
- Other accompaniments by Mary J. Blige: "Do You Hear What I Hear?", "One". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Living Proof (From The Help)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Living Proof (From The Help)" by Mary J. Blige. 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 "Living Proof (From The Help)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Living Proof (From The Help)" 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.