Other arrangements of Alive And Kicking
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You turned me (G)on.
You lift me up
like the sweet est cup I share with (G)you.
You lift me up.
Don’t you (F)ev er stop?
and the I’m in here with (G)you.
Now if it’s all or (C)noth ing ’cause if (F)you said you’ll fol low (G)through.
You’ll fol low me
and the (F)I’ll, ic’s I’ll, and I’ll fol low What you you.
na do when
you gon na do when it all backs up?
What you gon na do when the love burns down?
What you gon na do when the flames go up?
Who is gon na come and turn the tide?
What’s it gon na take to make a dream sur vive?
Who’s got the time to calm a storm in side?
Who’s gon na see you a live and (G)kick ing?
Stay un til your (C)love is
a live and (G)kick ing.
Stay un til your love is, un til your (F)love is a live and...
got the time to calm a storm in side?
Don’t (F)say good bye, don’t say good bye.
In the (Am)fi nal sec onds, who’s gon na save you?
(D)Ooh, oh, oh,
a live and kick (F)ing.
Oh, stay un til your (D)love is, love is a live and kick (C)ing.
(D)Ooh, oh, oh,
a live and kick (F)ing.
Oh, stay un til your (D)love is, love is a live and kick (C)ing.
(C)ing.
(G)Oh, oh,
a live and kick (C)ing.
Stay un til your (G)love is
a live and kick (C)ing.
(G)Ba da da da, ba ba da da da, ba (C)ba da oh,
(F)ba da oh.
(G)Ba da da da, ba ba da da da, ba (C)ba da oh,
(F)ba da oh.
Alive And Kicking — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Alive And Kicking" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 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 And Kicking”
- Can I play "Alive And Kicking" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Alive And Kicking" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Alive And Kicking" by Simple Minds played in?
- Alive And Kicking is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alive And Kicking"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Alive And Kicking" 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 And Kicking"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Alive And Kicking"?
- "Alive And Kicking" was originally performed by Simple Minds. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Alive And Kicking"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj7, Cpow, Csus2, D, Em, +6 more.
- What other songs by Simple Minds can I play here?
- Try "DON'T YOU", "Don't You (Forget About Me)", "Don't You (Forget About Me)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Alive And Kicking"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Alive And Kicking" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Alive And Kicking"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Alive And Kicking" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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