Isn't Life Strange

by The Moody Blues
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Lyrics

Is n’t life (Dm)strange

a turn of a page

can read like be (Dm)fore

can we ask for (C)more?

Each day pass es by

how hard will man (C)try?

The sea will not (Dm)wait.

You (Dm7)know it (G)makes (C)me (Dm)want (G7)to (Em)cry,

cry,

cry.

Wished I could (G7)be in your (Am)heart

to be (Em)one with your

(G7)love.

Wished I could (G7)be in your (Am)eyes

look ing (Em)back, there you were, and (G7sus)here we (C)are.

Is n’t love (Dm)strange

a word we ar range

with no thought or (Dm)care,

mak er of des (C)pair.

Each breath that we breathe

with love we must (C)weave,

to make us as (Dm)one.

You (Dm7)know it (G)makes (C)me (Dm)want (G7)to (Em)cry,

cry,

cry.

Wished I could (G7)be in your (Am)heart

to be (Em)one with your

(G7)love.

Wished I could (G7)be in your (Am)eyes

look ing (Em)back, there you were, and (G7sus)here we (C)are.

(G7)were:

Isn't Life Strange by The Moody Blues

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Isn't Life Strange”

What key is "Isn't Life Strange" in?
"Isn't Life Strange" by The Moody Blues is in the key of C with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Isn't Life Strange" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Isn't Life Strange" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Isn't Life Strange"?
This arrangement of "Isn't Life Strange" uses 10 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Isn't Life Strange" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Moody Blues can I play here?
Try "VOICES IN THE SKY", "LOVELY TO SEE YOU", "NEVER COMES THE DAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.