Other arrangements of Life In The Fast Lane
Pick a learning view.
He was a (E)hard head ed man.
tion He was bru tal ly hand some, and she was ter mi nal ly pret ty.
drop of a name.
They knew She held him up, ple, and he held her for ran som in the heart out ra geous of the cold, cold cit ly y.
He had a (A7)nas ty rep u ta tion as a cru el dude.
She They (E)said he was ruth less, she they said he was crude.
race.
They had (B7)one thing in com mon: they were good in bed.
She’d say, “Fast er, fast er.
she The lights are turn in’ red.” bout it.
Life in the fast lane, sure ly make you lose your mind.
Life in the fast lane, mm.
Are you with me so far?
(E)Keyed up for ac tion He and hot for the game, the com ing at trac mi tion, ly pret the drop of a name.
They knew all the right peo ple, they took all the right pills.
som They the threw out ra geous ties, the they paid en ly bills.
He There were (A7)nas lines on the mir ror, as a lines on her She pre (E)tend ed not to tice, she was caught up in the race.
They had (B7)Out in the eve ning they un til it was he was too to make it; she was too tired to fight a bout it.
life in the fast lane, sure ly make you lose your mind.
Life in the fast lane, mm.
Are you with me so far?
Life in the fast lane, ev ’ry thing all the time.
Life in the fast lane, uh huh.
Load ed and burn in’, blind ed by thirst, they did n’t see the stop sign; took a turn for the worse.
She said, “Lis ten, ba by, you can hear the en gine ring.
We’ve been up and down this high way; have n’t seen a god damned thing.” He said, “Call the doc tor; I think I’m gon na crash.” The doc tor say he’s com in’, but you got ta pay in cash.
And we’re (B7)rush in’ down that free way; messed a round and got lost.
They did n’t care; they were just dy in’ to get off.
And it was
Life in the fast lane.
Life in the fast lane.
Life In The Fast Lane — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Life In The Fast Lane" by Eagles: 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Life In The Fast Lane”
- What key is "Life In The Fast Lane" by Eagles played in?
- Life In The Fast Lane 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 "Life In The Fast Lane"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Life In The Fast Lane" 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 "Life In The Fast Lane"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Life In The Fast Lane"?
- "Life In The Fast Lane" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Life In The Fast Lane"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, B7, C, D, E.
- What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
- Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Life In The Fast Lane" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Life In The Fast Lane" by Eagles. 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 "Life In The Fast Lane" 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 "Life In The Fast Lane" 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.