Isn't Life Strange

by The Moody Blues
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Lyrics

Is nโ€™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 nโ€™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 โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Isn't Life Strange" by The Moody Blues: 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, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œIsn't Life Strangeโ€

What key is "Isn't Life Strange" by The Moody Blues played in?
Isn't Life Strange 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 "Isn't Life Strange"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Isn't Life Strange" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Isn't Life Strange"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Isn't Life Strange"?
"Isn't Life Strange" was originally performed by The Moody Blues. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Isn't Life Strange"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +2 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Isn't Life Strange" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Isn't Life Strange" by The Moody Blues. 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 โ€” 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 "Isn't Life Strange" 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Isn't Life Strange" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.