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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Dying To Live" 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 A, 62 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 “Dying To Live”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dying To Live"?
- 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 "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 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 "Dying To Live". Key of A, 62 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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