What key is "Life Support" in?

"Life Support" by Sam Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Life Support" 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 "Life Support" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Life Support" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ve been sleep ing with the (Dm)lights on

’cause the dark ness is sur (F)round ing you.

This is my world, this is (Dm)my choice

and you’re the drug that gets me (F)through.

I’ve been wait ing for an (Dm)an swer

be cause I built this bed for (F)two.

I’m just hang ing on your (Dm)an swer.

I’ve built this bed for me and (F)you.

(C)Can’t you see

that (Am)I

am (F)yours?

So (C)will you be

my (Am)life

sup (F)port?

You’re my life sup port.

Sick of wak ing up in (Dm)dark ness

when the sky is al ways (F)paint ed blue.

There’s a meth od to my (Dm)mad ness.

It’s clear that you don’t have a (F)clue.

I’ve been wait ing for an (Dm)an swer

be cause I built this bed for (F)two.

I’m just hang ing on your (Dm)an swer.

I’ve built this bed for me and (F)you.

(C)Can’t you see

that (Am)I

am (F)yours?

So (C)will you be

my (Am)life

sup (F)port?

You’re my life sup port.

(C)Can’t you see

that (Am)I

am (F)yours?

So (C)will you be

my (Am)life

sup (F)port?

Life Support by Sam Smith

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Life Support”

What key is "Life Support" in?: "Life Support" by Sam Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Life Support" 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 "Life Support" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Life Support" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.