In This Life

by Chantal Kreviazuk
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Lyrics

Let me (C)show you

what I’m (Dm7)made of.

Good (C)in ten tions

are (Dm7)not e nough

to get (G)me through to day and

this (C)life.

(Dm7)You’re in the (C)base ment

watch ing the (Dm7)T V, are.

I’m on the (C)sec ond floor watch ing the (Dm7)ceil ing.

star.

We sleep can un der neath the same big sky on to at (C)night

and dream the (G7)same ’ry dream, you we can fly.

Oh, you can (C)run

from me,

and you can (C)hide

from me,

but I am (C)right

be (Dm7)side you

in this (C)life.

Let me (C)tell you

watch who you (Dm7)real ly are.

I’m You’re my (C)com fort, floor you’re not a (Dm7)su per star.

Well, I can reach der up and bring back down on to the (C)ground

and give you (G7)ev ’ry thing you dream a bout.

Oh, you can (C)run

from me,

and you can (C)hide

from me,

but I am (C)right

be (Dm7)side you

in this (C)life.

Let me (C)right

be (F)side you

in this (C)life.

I’ll (Dm9)give you all the things that I nev er get, (Cmaj7)give you all I have and have no re grets, (Dm9)take you to the plac es that I’ve nev er been.

For (Dm9)give you of the things that you can’t for get, (Em7)take a way the pain with my heal ing hand, (Dm9)wash a way your sins and set your spir it free.

You can (C)run

from me,

and you can (C)hide

(F)from me,

but I am (C)right

be (Dm7)side you

in this (C)life.

You can (C)run

(F)from me,

and you can (C)hide

(F)from me.

I am (C)right

(Dm7)be side you

in this (C)life.

Let me (C)show you

what I’m (Dm9)made of.

In This Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "In This Life" by Chantal Kreviazuk: 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 C, 90 BPM.

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

About “In This Life”

What key is "In This Life" by Chantal Kreviazuk played in?
In This Life 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 "In This Life"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In This Life" 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 "In This Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In This Life"?
"In This Life" was originally performed by Chantal Kreviazuk. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In This Life"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: C, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, Dm9, Em, Em7, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Chantal Kreviazuk can I play here?
Try "ALL I CAN DO", "TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "In This Life" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In This Life" by Chantal Kreviazuk. 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 "In This Life" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "In This Life" 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.