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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Will Survive" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 118 BPM.
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About “I Will Survive”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Will Survive"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Will Survive". Key of C, 118 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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