Can a complete beginner play "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

How Am I Supposed To Live Without You — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 72 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

I could hard ly be lieve it when I (F)heard the news to to day. It’s just a I (Eb)had to come and (Ebm)get it straight from you. They said you are leav you in’; some one’s (F)swept your heart a way. From the (F)look up on day your face, I see it’s true. (C7)friends? So (Bb)tell me all a bout it, tell me ’bout the plans you’re mak in’, oh, tell me one thing more be (Dm7)fore I go. (F)Tell me (Ebmaj7)how am I sup posed to live with out you, now that I’ve been (F)lov in’ you so (Dm7)long? (Ebmaj7)How am I sup posed to live with out you? And (Cm7)how am I sup posed to car ry on when (Cm7)all that I’ve been liv ing for (Ebmaj7)is gone? I I’m too proud for cry ing, did n’t (F)come here news to break down. It’s just a I (Eb)dream of mine is (Ebm)com in’ to an end. And how can I blame you in’; when I (F)built my world a round the the (F)hope that one day we’d be so much more than (C7)friends? So (Bb)I don’t want to know the price I’m gon na pay for dream in’, oh, e ven now it’s more than (Dm7)I can take. (F)Tell me (Ebmaj7)how am I sup posed to live with out you, now that I’ve been (F)lov in’ you so (Dm7)long? (Ebmaj7)How am I sup posed to live with out you? And (Cm7)how am I sup posed to car ry on when (Cm7)all that I’ve been liv ing for (Ebmaj7)is gone? (Cm7)all that I’ve been liv ing for is gone? Now (B)I don’t wan na know the price I’m gon na pay for dream in’, oh, now that your dream (B)has come true. Tell me: (Emaj7)How am I sup posed to live with out you, now that I’ve been (F#)lov in’ you so (D#m7)long? How am I sup posed to live with out you? (C#m7)How am I sup posed to car ry on when (C#m7)all that I’ve been liv in’ (E)for is (Emaj7)gone?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Eb
Tempo: 72 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Michael Bolton

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How to Play "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.