Dying To Live

by Edgar Winter
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Dying To Live" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Dying To Live" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Dying To Live" is in A.
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.
Does "Dying To Live" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Dying To Live" is in the key of A at 62 BPM.
What chords are in "Dying To Live"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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