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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"?
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 "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 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 "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You". Key of C, 66 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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