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How do I
get through the (B)night with out you?
If I had to (F#m7)live with out you,
what kind of (Bsus)life would that be?
Oh, I,
I need you in my (B)arms, need you to hold.
You’re my (A)world, my heart, my soul.
If (G#m7)you ev er (C#m7)leave,
(F#m7)ba by, you would take a way ev ’ry thing (G#m7)good in my (C#m7)life.
With out you,
there’d be no (B)sun in my sky.
There would be no (F#m7)love in my life.
There’d be no (Bsus)world left for me.
And I,
I ba by, I don’t (B)know what I would do.
I’d be (A)lost if I lost you.
If (G#m7)you ev er (C#m7)leave,
(F#m7)ba by, you would take a way ev ’ry thing (G#m7)good in my (C#m7)life.
With out you, (G#m7)real in my (C#m7)life.
And tell me now: How do I (A)live with out you?
(F#m)I want to know.
How do I (A)breathe with out you if (F#m)you ev er go?
How do (Em7)I ev er,
(F#m7)ev er sur (G)vive?
How do I,
how do I, oh, how do I (D)live?
If (G#m7)you ev er (C#m7)leave,
(F#m7)ba by, you would take a way ev ’ry thing.
(G#m7)Need you with (C#m7)me.
(F#m7)Ba by, ’cause you know that you’re ev ’ry thing (G#m7)good in my (C#m7)life.
And tell me now: (D)live?
(D)live?
How Do I Live — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How Do I Live" by Trisha Yearwood: 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 D, 68 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 “How Do I Live”
- What key is "How Do I Live" by Trisha Yearwood played in?
- How Do I Live is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Do I Live"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Do I 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 "How Do I Live"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Do I Live"?
- "How Do I Live" was originally performed by Trisha Yearwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Do I Live"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A7, B, B7, Bm, Bsus4, C#m7, D, +7 more.
- What other songs by Trisha Yearwood can I play here?
- Try "HEAVEN, HEARTACHE AND THE POWER OF LOVE", "GEORGIA RAIN", "THE SONG REMEMBERS WHEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "How Do I Live" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Do I Live" by Trisha Yearwood. 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 Do I Live" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 Do I Live" 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.