I Will Survive

by Gloria Gaynor
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Lyrics

At (N.C.)first I was a fraid, I was pe tri fied, kept think in’ I could nev er live with out you by my side; but then I spent so ma ny nights think in’ how you did me wrong and I grew strong

and I learned how to get a long and so you’re (Am)back

from out er space

I just walked (G)in to find lit tle you here with that still in sad love (Cmaj7)look with up on your face.

and I should have you changed (Fmaj7)feel that stu pid lock, I should have ex made (Bm7)pect you leave your key if I’d ’ve I’m known (Esus4)sav for just one sec ond you’d be (E)back to bo lov in’ ther me.

Go on now (Am)go

walk out the door,

just turn a round now (’cause) you’re not (Cmaj7)wel come a ny more.

Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with good bye did I crum ble did you think I’d (E)lay down and die?

Oh no, not (Am)I.

I will sur vive,

oh as (G)long as I know how to love I (Cmaj7)know I’ll stay a live; I’ve got (Fmaj7)all my life to live, I’ve got (Bm7)all my love to give and I’ll sur vive.

I will sur vive.

Hey hey.

It took (Am)all the strength I had not to (Dm)fall a part, kept try in’ (G)hard to mend the pie ces of my bro ken heart, and I spent (Fmaj7)oh so ma ny nights just feel in’ (Bm7)sor ry for my self.

I used to cry

but now I (E)hold my head up high and you see

I’ll sur vive.

I Will Survive — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Will Survive" 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 C, 118 BPM.

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

About “I Will Survive

Can I play "I Will Survive" 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 Will Survive" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor played in?
I Will Survive is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Will Survive"?
The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Will Survive" 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 Will Survive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Will Survive"?
"I Will Survive" was originally performed by Gloria Gaynor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Will Survive"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Bm7, Cmaj7, Dm, E, E7, Esus4, Fmaj7, +2 more.
What other songs by Gloria Gaynor can I play here?
Try "I WILL SURVIVE", "I Will Survive", "I Will Survive". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Will Survive"?
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 Will Survive" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Will Survive"?
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 Will Survive" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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