How Am I Supposed To Live Without You

by Michael Bolton
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Lyrics

I could hard ly be lieve it when I (F)heard the news to to day.

It’s just a (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 (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?

How Am I Supposed To Live Without You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" by Michael Bolton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 72 BPM.

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

About “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”

What key is "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" by Michael Bolton played in?
How Am I Supposed To Live Without You is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" 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 "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"?
"How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" was originally performed by Michael Bolton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"?
This arrangement uses 22 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, C#m7, C7, Cm7, D#m7, +14 more.
What other songs by Michael Bolton can I play here?
Try "HOW CAN WE BE LOVERS", "Go The Distance", "Go The Distance (from Disney's Hercules)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" by Michael Bolton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.