What key is "Alive" in?

"Alive" by Pearl Jam is in the key of A with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Alive" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Alive" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Alive"?

This arrangement of "Alive" uses 12 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, C, D, Dsus2, E, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Alive" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?

Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

“Son,” (Asus)she walks she said, “have I got a (Asus)lit tle sto ry for you.

(Asus)What you thought was your (A)dad dy

(Asus)was noth in’ but a...

(Asus)While you were sit ting (Asus)home a lone at age thir y teen,

(Asus)your real dad dy was dy ing.

(Asus)the Sor ry you did n’t (F)see him.

where.

But I’m glad (F)I we talked.”

Oh, just (E)I,

(G)I,

(D)I’m still a live.

Ay,

(E)I,

(G)I,

(D)I’m still a live.

Ay,

(E)I,

(G)I,

(D)I’m still a live, ay, oh.

Oh, (Asus)she walks slow ly “have I got a (Asus)cross a young ry man’s room.

(Asus)What She said, was “I’m (A)read y

(Asus)was for you.” but a...

(Asus)I can’t re mem ber (Asus)an y thing to this thir y teen,

(Asus)your ’cept look, dy was dy ing.

(Asus)the look.

ry you did Oh, (F)you know where.

But I’m Now (F)I can’t see.

I just (E)stare.

(G)I,

(D)I’m still a live.

Ay,

(E)I,

(G)I,

(D)I’m still a live.

Ay,

(E)I,

(G)I,

(D)I’m still a live, ay, oh.

(E)I,

(G)I,

(D)I’m still a live.

Ay,

(E)I,

(G)I,

(D)I’m still a live, ay.

“Is some thing wrong?” she said.

Of course there is.

“You’re still a (A7)live,” she said.

Oh, do I de serve to be?

Is that the (B)ques tion?

And if so,

if so,

who an swers?

Who an swers?

(E)I,

I, I’m still a live.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Alive by Pearl Jam

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Alive”

What key is "Alive" in?: "Alive" by Pearl Jam is in the key of A with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Alive" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Alive" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Alive"?: This arrangement of "Alive" uses 12 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, C, D, Dsus2, E, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Alive" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?: Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.