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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Will Survive" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Will Survive" with hands-separate practice in C at 118 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Will Survive"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Will Survive" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Will Survive"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Will Survive" is in the key of C at 118 BPM.

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