Other arrangements of I Just Wanna Live
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I need an a larm sys tem in my house, so I know when peo ple are creep in’ a bout.
These peo ple are freak in’ me out these days.
It’s get tin’ (A5)hec tic ev ’ry (A5)where that I go.
They won’t (A5)leave me a lone.
There’s things they (A5)all wan na know.
I’m par a noid of all the (A5)peo ple I meet.
Why are they (A5)talk ing to me?
And why can’t (D5)an y one see I just wan na (Am)live.
Don’t real ly care (G)a bout the (Am)things that they say,
don’t real ly care (G)a bout what (Am)hap pens to me.
I (G)just wan na (Am)live,
(G)just wan na live, just wan na live, (G)just wan na live, just wan na live, just wan na live.
I rock a law suit when I’m go in’ to court, a white suit when I’m get tin’ di vorced, a black suit at the fu ner al home, and my birth day (A5)suit when I’m home a lone.
Talk in’ on the phone, got an in ter view with the Rol ling Stone, they’re say ing (A5)“Now you’re rich, and (A5)now you’re fa mous.
(A5)Fake ass girls all (A5)know your name,” and, (A5)“Life styles of the rich and fa mous, (A5)your first hit.
Are you a shamed (A5)of the life, of the life, (A5)of the life we’re liv in’?" I just wan na (Am)live.
Don’t real ly care (G)a bout the (Am)things that they say,
don’t real ly care (G)a bout what (Am)hap pens to me.
I (G)just wan na (Am)live,
(A5)Stop your mes sin’ a round, boy, (A5)bet ter think of your fu ture.
(A5)Bet ter make some good friends, boy, said (A5)ev ’ry one of my (A5)teach ers.
(A5)Look out, you bet ter play it safe.
You (A5)nev er know what hard times will come your way, we (A5)say.
Where we’re com in’ from, we’ve al read y (E)seen the worst this life can bring.
Now we ex pect (G)it ev ’ry (F)where that we go, (G)All the (Am)things that they say, (G)yeah, we (F)al read y know.
I just wan na (Am)live.
Don’t real ly care (G)a bout the (Am)things that they say,
don’t real ly care (G)a bout what (Am)hap pens to me.
I (G)just wan na (Am)live,
I (G)just wan na (Am)live.
Don’t real ly care (G)a bout the (Am)things that they say,
don’t real ly care (G)a bout what (Am)hap pens to me.
I (G)just wan na (Am)live,
I (G)just wan na
I just wan na live,
I Just Wanna Live — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Just Wanna Live" by Good Charlotte: 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 A, 116 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 “I Just Wanna Live”
- What key is "I Just Wanna Live" by Good Charlotte played in?
- I Just Wanna Live is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Just Wanna Live"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Just Wanna 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 "I Just Wanna Live"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Just Wanna Live"?
- "I Just Wanna Live" was originally performed by Good Charlotte. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Just Wanna Live"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Apow, Dpow, E, F, G.
- What other songs by Good Charlotte can I play here?
- Try "LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS", "GIRLS & BOYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Just Wanna Live" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Just Wanna Live" by Good Charlotte. 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 "I Just Wanna Live" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "I Just Wanna 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.