I Lived

by OneRepublic
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(A)Hope when you take that jump, you (Asus)don’t feel the (A)fall.

(A)Hope when the wa ter ris es, (Asus)you built a (A)wall.

(F#m)Hope when the crowd screams out, they’re scream in’ your name.

(F#m)Hope if ev ’ry bod y runs, you choose to stay.

I (A)hope that you fall in love and it (Asus)hurts so bad,

hey.

The (A)on ly way you can know you gave it (Asus)all you had.

And I (F#m)hope that you don’t suf fer but take the (Dmaj7)pain.

(F#m)Hope when the mo ment comes you’ll say: (A)I,

(Asus)I did it (A)all.

(A)I,

(Asus)I did it (A)all.

I (F#m)owned ev ’ry sec ond that this world could give.

I saw (Dmaj7)so man y plac es, the things that I (D)did.

Yeah, with (F#m)ev ’ry bro ken bone, I swear I lived.

(A)Hope that you spend your days but they (Asus)all add up.

Mmm, and (A)when that sun goes down, hope you (Asus)raise your cup.

Oh,

I (F#m)wish that I could wit ness all your (D)joy and all your pain.

But (F#m)un til my mo ment comes, I’ll say: Oh,

oh,

oh,

(Dmaj7)oh,

oh.

With (A)ev ’ry bro ken bone, I swear I With ev ’ry bro ken bone, I swear I (A)I,

I did it (A)all.

(A)I,

(Asus)I did it (A)all.

I (F#m)owned ev ’ry sec ond that this world could give.

I saw (Dmaj7)so man y plac es, the things that I (D)did.

Yeah, with (F#m)ev ’ry bro ken bone, I swear I lived.

Oh,

oh,

I swear I lived.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

I Lived — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Lived" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.

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

About “I Lived

Can I play "I Lived" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Lived" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Lived" by OneRepublic played in?
I Lived 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 Lived"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Lived" 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 Lived"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Lived"?
"I Lived" was originally performed by OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Lived"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Asus4, D, Dmaj7, F#m.
What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
Try "COUNTING STARS", "BURNING BRIDGES", "ALL THE RIGHT MOVES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Lived"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Lived" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Lived"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Lived" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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