And When I Die

by Blood, Sweat & Tears
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I’m (A6)not (D6)scared of (A6)dy in’ (D6)and I don’t (D6)real ly care.

If it’s (A6)peace you (D6)find in (A6)dy in’, (D6)well, then let the (D6)time be (A6)near.

If it’s (G)peace you find in (D)dy in’ and if (G)dy in’ (D)time is (E7sus)near,

just I’ll (Bm7)bun dle up my (D)cof fin ’cause ly it’s cold (D)way down (A)there.

I hear that it’s cold (D)way down (A)there.

Yeah.

On ly my (Bm7)cold (D)way down (A)there.

And (D)when (A)I (Bm7)die

and when I’m (F#m7)gone,

there’ll be (Dmaj7)one (C#m7)child born (D)in this world to car ry on, to car ry (A)on.

Now (A)on.

Yeah, (A)yeah.

Give (D6)me my (A6)free dom (D6)for as

long (D6)as I (A6)be.

(A6)All I (D6)ask of (A6)liv in’ (D6)is to (Bm7)have no (D6)chains on (A6)me.

(G)All I ask of (D)liv in’ is to (G)have no (D)chains on (E7sus)me.

And (Bm7)all I (C#m7)ask of (D)dy in’ (D)is to go (D)nat ’ral ly.

I on ly wan na go (D)nat ’ral ly.

Here I go ha!

Hey hey.

Here comes the dev il

right be hind.

Here he come.

Here he come.

Hey.

Don’t wan na go by the dev il.

Don’t wan na go by the de mon.

Don’t wan na go by Sa tan.

Don’t wan na die un eas y.

Just let me go nat ’ral ly.

And when I (C#m)die,

and when I’m (E)dead, dead and (F)gone,

there’ll be (Bb)one (F#)child (D)born

in our (CN.C.)world to car ry on, to car ry (A)on.

Yeah, (A)yeah.

And When I Die — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "And When I Die" by Blood, Sweat & Tears 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, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “And When I Die

Can I learn "And When I Die" 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 "And When I Die" with hands-separate practice in A at 110 BPM.
What key is "And When I Die" by Blood, Sweat & Tears played in?
And When I Die 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 "And When I Die"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "And When I Die" 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 "And When I Die"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "And When I Die"?
"And When I Die" was originally performed by Blood, Sweat & Tears. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "And When I Die"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, A6, A7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m, +10 more.
What other songs by Blood, Sweat & Tears can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY", "I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW", "GOD BLESS THE CHILD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "And When I Die"?
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 "And When I Die" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "And When I Die"?
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. "And When I Die" is in the key of A at 110 BPM.

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