How To Save A Life

by The Fray
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"How To Save A Life" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “How To Save A Life

Where are the chord symbols for "How To Save A Life" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "How To Save A Life" is in Eb.
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.
Does "How To Save A Life" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "How To Save A Life" is in the key of Eb at 116 BPM.
What chords are in "How To Save A Life"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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