What key is the piano accompaniment for "Alive" by Sia in?

The backing track is in F# at 100 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 "Alive" 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 "Alive"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Alive", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Alive" 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 "Alive"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

"Alive" was originally performed by Sia. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Sia are available?

Other accompaniments by Sia: "Alive", "Bird Set Free", "Breathe Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I was born in (D)a thun der storm,

I grew up o (D)ver night.

I played a lone, I (D)played on my own, I sur vived.

Hey, I want ed ev ’ry thing (D)I nev er had,

like the love that (D)comes with life.

I wore en vy and (D)I ha ted it, but I sur vived.

I had a (F#m)one way tick et to the place where all (D)the de mons go,

where the (F#m)wind don’t change and (C#m)noth ing in the ground (D)can ev er grow.

No (F#m)hope, just lies and you’re (C#m)taught to cry (D)in your pil low, but I’ll sur vive.

I’m still (F#m)breath (A)ing, I’m still (D)breath (B)ing, I’m still (F#m)breath (A)ing, I’m still (D)breath (B)ing, I’m a (F#m)live,

I’m a (F#m)live,

I’m a (E)live,

I’m a (F#m)live.

I found (C#m)sol ace in (D)the strang est place,

way in the back of my (D)mind.

I saw (C#m)my life (D)in a stran ger’s face, and it was mine.

I had a (F#m)one way tick et to the place where all (D)the de mons go, where the (F#m)wind don’t change and (C#m)noth ing in the ground (D)can ev er grow.

No (F#m)hope, just lies and you’re (C#m)taught to cry (D)in your pil low, but I’ll sur vive.

I’m still (F#m)breath (A)ing, I’m still (D)breath (B)ing, I’m still (F#m)breath (A)ing, I’m still (D)breath (B)ing, I’m a (F#m)live,

I’m a (F#m)live,

I’m a (E)live,

I’m a (F#m)live.

I found (C#m)sol ace in (D)the strang est place,

way in the back of my (D)mind.

I saw (C#m)my life (D)in a stran ger’s face, and it was mine.

I had a You took it out, but (E)I’m still breath ing, you took it out, but (D)I’m still breath ing.

You took it out, but (E)I’m still breath ing, you took it out, but (D)I’m still breath ing.

I made ev er y sin gle mis take (F#m)that you could ev er pos (E)si bl y make.

I (Bm)took and I took and I took what you gave but (F#m)you nev er no ticed that (E)I was in pain.

I (Bm)knew what I want ed; I went in and got it, (F#m)did all the things that you (E)said that I would n’t.

I (Bm)told you that I would nev er be for got ten, I (F#m)know that’s part of you.

I’m still (F#m)breath (A)ing, I’m still (D)breath (A)ing, I’m still (F#m)breath (A)ing, I’m still (D)breath (A)ing, I’m a (F#m)live,

I’m a (F#m)live,

I’m a (E)live,

I’m a (CN.C.)live.

I’m a (F#m)live,

I’m a (E)live,

I’m a (F#m)live.

Alive — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Alive" by Sia. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of F#, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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:

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “Alive”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Alive" by Sia in?: The backing track is in F# at 100 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 "Alive" 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 "Alive"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Alive", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Alive" 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 "Alive"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Alive"?: "Alive" was originally performed by Sia. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Sia are available?: Other accompaniments by Sia: "Alive", "Bird Set Free", "Breathe Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.