Other arrangements of Alive And Kicking
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Alive And Kicking" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Alive And Kicking"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Alive And Kicking". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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