Dying To Live

by Edgar Winter
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You (A)know, I’ve (F#m)heard it said there’s (A7)beau ty

in dis (Dmaj7)tor tion

(C#)by (F#m)they’re some peo ple who’ve with (A7)drawn that some to (C#)find their heads.

And Now, they (F#m)say

that there is (A7)hu mor

in mis (D#)for tune.

You (C#7)know, I (B)won der if they’ll laugh when I am (A)dead.

Why (Bm)am (A)I (D)fight ing to live if I’m just (Bm7)liv ing to fight?

Why am I (E7)try ing to see

when there ain’t (D)noth ing in sight?

Why am I (A)try ing to give

when no one (Bm7)gives me a try?

Why am I (F#m)dy ing to (D)live if I’m just (E)liv ing to die?

You (A)know, some (F#m)peo ple say that (A7)val ues

are sub (Dmaj7)jec tive,

(C#)but (F#m)so just speak you’ll ing der (A7)words that some one (C#)else has said.

You so they (F#m)live

and fight and (A7)kill with

no ob (D#)jec tive.

Some (C#7)times it’s (B)hard to tell the liv ing from the (A)dead.

Why (Bm)am (A)I (D)fight ing to live if I’m just (Bm7)liv ing to fight?

Why am I (E7)try ing to see

when there ain’t (D)noth ing in sight?

Why am I (A)try ing to give

when no one (Bm7)gives me a try?

Why am I (F#m)dy ing to (D)live if I’m just (E)liv ing to die?

(E)read y to die.

Dying To Live — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dying To Live" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 62 BPM.

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

About “Dying To Live

Why does "Dying To Live" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dying To Live".
What key is "Dying To Live" by Edgar Winter played in?
Dying To Live 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 "Dying To Live"?
The arrangement plays at 62 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dying To Live" 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 "Dying To Live"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dying To Live"?
"Dying To Live" was originally performed by Edgar Winter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dying To Live"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Bm, Bm7, C#7, C#aug, D, D#m7, +6 more.
Is this real sheet music for "Dying To Live"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dying To Live".
Can I see all the notes in "Dying To Live"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 62 BPM.

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