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 (G)heard the news to day.

It’s just I (F)had to come and (Fm)get it straight from (C)you.

They said you are leav in’, some one’s (G)swept your heart a way; the from the (F)look up on your (Fm)face I (G)see it’s (D7)true.

(G)So (C)tell me all a bout it, tell me ’bout the plans you’re (F)mak in’.

(Dm)Tell me one thing (Am7)more be (Dm)fore I (F)go.

(G)Tell me, (F)how am I sup (G)posed to live with (Am)out you,

(F)now that I’ve been (G)lov in’ you so (Em)long?

(F)How am I sup (G)posed to live

with out (Am7)you?

And (Dm)how am (C)I sup (Fmaj7)posed to car ry (F)on

when (Dm)all that (C)I’ve been (F)liv ing (F)for is (F)gone?

I I’m too proud for cry ing, did n’t (G)come here to break down.

It’s just a (F)dream of mine is (Fm)com in’ to an (C)end.

And how can I blame you when I (G)built my world a round the hope that (F)one day we’d be (Fm)so much (G)more than (D7)friends?

(G)So (C)I don’t want to know the price I’m gon na pay for (F)dream in’.

(Dm)E ven now it’s (Am7)more than (Dm)I can (F)take.

(G)Tell me, (F)how am I sup (G)posed to live with (Am)out you,

(F)now that I’ve been (G)lov in’ you so (Em)long?

(F)How am I sup (G)posed to live

with out (Am7)you?

And (Dm)how am (C)I sup (Fmaj7)posed to car ry (F)on

when (Dm)all that (C)I’ve been (F)liv ing (F)for is (F)gone?

(Dm)all that (C)I’ve been (F)liv ing (F)for is (C)gone?

(G)Now (Dm)all that (C)I’ve been (F)liv ing (G)for is (F)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 C, 66 BPM.

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

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 C 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 66 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 other songs by Michael Bolton can I play here?
Try "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU", "HOW CAN WE BE LOVERS", "Go The Distance". 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 C, 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.