What key is "I Bet My Life" in?

"I Bet My Life" by Imagine Dragons is in the key of D with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "I Bet My Life" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "I Bet My Life" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "I Bet My Life"?

This arrangement of "I Bet My Life" uses 8 chords: A, A7, B, Bm, C, D, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "I Bet My Life" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?

Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bm)Ooh,

(Bm)ooh.

I know I (A)took the path that (D)you would nev er want for me.

I know I (A)let you down, didn’t I?

So man y sleep less nights where (D)you were wait in’ up on me.

Well, I’m just a slave un to the night.

Now, re (Bm)mem ber when I told you that’s the last you’ll see of me?

Re (Bm)mem ber when I broke you down to tears?

I know I (A)took the path that (D)you would nev er want for me.

I gave you hell through all the years.

So I, I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life on (A)you, ooh, ooh.

(D)I, I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life on (A)you, ooh, ooh.

So I, I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life on (A)you, ooh, ooh.

(D)I, I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life on (A)you, ooh, ooh.

(Em)Ooh.

(Em)Don’t tell me that I’m (A7)wrong.

I’ve walked that road be fore and (A)left you on your (D)own.

And (Em)please be lieve them when they (A7)say that it’s left for yes ter day and the (A)rec ords that I play.

(B)Please for give me

for (A)all

(CN.C.)I’ve done.

So (D)I, I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life on (A)you, ooh, ooh.

(D)I, I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my (D)life,

I (G)bet my life on (A)you, ooh, ooh.

(D)I,

I (D)bet my,

I (D)bet my...

(D)I,

I (D)bet my life,

I (D)bet my...

I Bet My Life by Imagine Dragons

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Bet My Life”

What key is "I Bet My Life" in?: "I Bet My Life" by Imagine Dragons is in the key of D with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Bet My Life" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Bet My Life" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Bet My Life"?: This arrangement of "I Bet My Life" uses 8 chords: A, A7, B, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "I Bet My Life" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?: Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.