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Step one, you say we need to talk.
He walks, you say, “Sit (F)down, it’s just a talk.” He smiles po lite ly back at you.
You stare po lite ly right on through some sort of win dow to your right, as he goes (F)left and you stay (Bb)right.
Be tween the lines of fear and blame, you be gin to won der why you came.
(Eb)Where did I go (F)wrong?
I lost a friend some where a long in the bit (F)ter ness.
And (Eb)I would have stayed (F)up with you all (Gm)night had I known (Bb)how to save a life.
As (Bb)Let him know that you know best, ’cause (Gm7)af ter all, you (F)do know best.
last choice.
Try to slip past (F)his de fense or (Gm7)with out the grant ing (F)in no cence.
Lay down a list of what is (Gm7)wrong, will the things you’ve told him all a long, and (Bb)pray to God he hears you, and (Gm7)pray to God he hears you.
you came.
(Eb)Where did I go (F)wrong?
I lost a friend some where a long in the bit (F)ter ness.
And (Eb)I would have stayed (F)up with you all (Gm)night had I known (Bb)how to save a life.
As (Bb)he be gins to raise his voice, you (Gm7)low er yours and (F)grant him one last choice.
Drive un til you (F)lose the road or (Gm7)break with the ones you’ve (F)fol lowed.
cence.
He will do one of two things: (Gm7)he will ad mit to ev ’ry thing, long, and (Bb)or he’ll say just not same and (Gm7)you’ll be gin to won why you came.
(Eb)Where did I go (F)wrong?
I lost a friend some where a long in the bit (F)ter ness.
And (Eb)I would have stayed (F)up with you all (Gm)night had I known (Bb)how to save a life.
(Eb)Where did I go (F)wrong?
I lost a friend some where a long in the bit (F)ter ness.
And (Eb)I would have stayed (F)up with you all (Gm)night had I known (Bb)how to save a life.
(Bb)how to save a life.
(F)How to save a life.
(F)How to save a life.
(F)How to save a life.
(F)How to save a life.
How To Save A Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How To Save A Life" by The Fray: 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, 116 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “How To Save A Life”
- What key is "How To Save A Life" by The Fray played in?
- How To Save A Life 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 To Save A Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How To Save A Life" 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 To Save A Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How To Save A Life"?
- "How To Save A Life" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
- Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "How To Save A Life" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How To Save A Life" by The Fray. 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 To Save A Life" 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 To Save A Life" 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.