Let's Live For Today

by The Grass Roots
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Lyrics

(C#m)When I think of all the wor ries the peo ple seem to (C#m)find and how they’re in a (E)hur ry to com pli cate their (C#m)mind by chas ing af ter (E)mon ey and dreams that can’t come (C#m)true, I’m glad that we are (E)dif f’rent.

We’ve bet ter things to (C#m)do.

May oth ers plan their (E)fu ture, I’m bus y lov ing (C#m)you.

(One, two, three, four.) Sha la la la la la (G#m)live for to day.

(C#m)Sha la la la la la (G#m)live for to day and don’t (A)wor ry ’bout to (B)mor row, hey.

(C#m)Sha la la la la la (G#m)live for to day.

(C#m)can.

(Two, three, four.) Sha la la la la la (G#m)live for to day.

(C#m)Sha la la la la la (G#m)live for to day and don’t (A)wor ry ’bout to (B)mor row, hey.

(C#m)Sha la la la la la (G#m)live for to day.

(C#m)Ba by,

I need to feel you in side me.

I’ve got to feel you deep in (C#m)side me.

Ba by, please come close to me.

I’ve got to have you now, please,

please,

(E)please.

Gim me some (C#m)lov in’.

Gim me some (E)lov in’.

Gim me some (C#m)La in’.

la Gim me some la (E)la, in’.

la Gim me some la (C#m)la, in’.

la Gim me some la (E)la, in’.

la la la la la (C#m)la, in’.

la la la la la (E)la, in’.

la la la la la (C#m)la, la la la la la (C5)la.

(C#m)Sha la la la la la (G#m)live for to day.

(C#m)Sha la la la la la (G#m)live for to day and don’t (A)wor ry ’bout to (B)mor row, hey.

Let's Live For Today — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Let's Live For Today" by The Grass Roots: 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 E, 100 BPM.

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

About “Let's Live For Today”

What key is "Let's Live For Today" by The Grass Roots played in?
Let's Live For Today is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let's Live For Today"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Let's Live For Today" 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 "Let's Live For Today"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Let's Live For Today"?
"Let's Live For Today" was originally performed by The Grass Roots. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Let's Live For Today"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A#pow, Apow, B, Bpow, C#m, Cpow, E, +2 more.
What other songs by The Grass Roots can I play here?
Try "MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Let's Live For Today" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Let's Live For Today" by The Grass Roots. 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 "Let's Live For Today" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Let's Live For Today" 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.