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“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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Alive" by Pearl Jam in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Alive”
- Can I learn "Alive" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Alive" with hands-separate practice in A at 72 BPM.
- What key is "Alive" by Pearl Jam played in?
- Alive is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alive"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Alive" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Alive"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Alive"?
- "Alive" was originally performed by Pearl Jam. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Alive"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, C, D, Dsus2, E, +4 more.
- What other songs by Pearl Jam can I play here?
- Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Alive"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Alive" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Alive"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Alive" is in the key of A at 72 BPM.