I Bet My Life

by Imagine Dragons
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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,

I (D)bet my...

(D)I,

I (D)bet my life,

I (D)bet my life,

I (D)bet my...

I Bet My Life — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I Bet My Life" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 105 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Bet My Life”

Why does "I Bet My Life" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Bet My Life".
What key is "I Bet My Life" by Imagine Dragons played in?
I Bet My Life 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 "I Bet My Life"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Bet My Life" 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 "I Bet My Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Bet My Life"?
"I Bet My Life" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Bet My Life"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, B, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Bet My Life"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Bet My Life".
Can I see all the notes in "I Bet My Life"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 105 BPM.