What key is "Lifetime" in?

"Lifetime" by Maxwell is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Lifetime" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Lifetime" 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 "Lifetime"?

This arrangement of "Lifetime" uses 12 chords: A, Amaj9, Bm7, Bmin, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Lifetime" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Maxwell can I play here?

Try "PRETTY WINGS", "THIS WOMAN'S WORK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I was re born

when I was bro ken.

I would n’t be lieve,

no.

Been through a storm.

No use in (Dmaj7)hop ing

you would come (F#m11)res cue

me.

Some how your love (Bm11)set me free.

And now

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by

(C#m7)or

(Bm7)I can get down and (F#m11)try,

work it all out this (Dmaj7)life

(C#m7)time.

(Bm7)Work it on out this (A)time.

I can let it all pass me (Dmaj7)by

or (Bm7)I can get down and (A)try,

work it all out this (Dmaj7)life

(C#m7)time,

(Bm7)life

time.

There was a time

when love was un chos en,

and now I’m just (A)hop in’

for more.

And now I’m just (Dmaj7)reach in’ out for some thing (Bm7)bet ter than I had be fore, girl,

that ain’t a bout a mine or your world.

Ooh, and now

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by

(C#m7)or

(Bm7)I can get down and (F#m11)try,

work it all out this (Dmaj7)life

(C#m7)time.

(Bm7)Work it on out this (A)time.

I can let it all pass me by,

or (Bm7)I can just try and (E)try.

I can move to the (F#m7)light,

oh, if I take it one day at a time.

Oh,

spread my love out and (A)fly,

oh.

I, can move to the light.) ooh, I can just make you un der stand that love is not a fair y tale in a mel o dy.

If you (Bm11)want it, you could have it, girl.

May be you (D)will

(Amaj9)see,

may be you will

see.

Ooh, whoa, whoa, (F#m11)whoa.

(Bm11)Life

time,

life

time.

Ooh,

now

I can let my life

(Dmaj7)pass me by...

(Bm11)I can just try and (F#m11)try,

work it all out this (Bm11)life

time,

life

time.

I can let my life

(Dmaj7)pass me by...

(Bm11)I can just try and (F#m11)try,

work it all out this (Bm11)life

time,

life

time.

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by,

(C#m7)or

(Bm11)whoa,

woo, woo.

Work it on.

Life

time, Ooh, life ooh.

time.

(A)Ooh, woo.

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by.

(Bm11)(There’s no way I (A)won’t leave

you.)

(Dmaj7)Life

(C#m7)time,

(Bm11)life

time.

(A)Ooh, woo.

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by.

(Bm11)(There’s no way I (A)won’t leave

you.)

(Dmaj7)Life

(C#m7)time,

(Bm11)life

time.

(Dmaj7)Life

(C#m7)time,

(Bm11)life

time.

Lifetime by Maxwell

88 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to level up your extended-chord vocabulary — you're working with twelve shapes including Amaj9, Dmaj9, and Dmaj7, so your right hand needs to get comfortable stretching into those lush ninth voicings without tensing up.

Meanwhile, your left hand carries an oompah bass pattern throughout, alternating between root notes and chord tones at a relaxed 90 BPM — practice that pattern alone first until it feels automatic, because the moment you add the right hand you'll want zero mental effort on the bass.

Watch the transitions from C#m7 to F#m7 and from Dmaj9 back to A especially; those are where most students hesitate and break the groove.

Use the sustain pedal generously but change it cleanly on each chord shift to keep that melancholic wash without muddiness.

Loop the trickiest four-bar sections at half tempo before speeding up.

By the end, those major-ninth shapes will feel like home under your fingers.

About “Lifetime”

What key is "Lifetime" in?: "Lifetime" by Maxwell is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Lifetime" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Lifetime" 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 "Lifetime"?: This arrangement of "Lifetime" uses 12 chords: A, Amaj9, Bm7, Bmin, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Lifetime" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Maxwell can I play here?: Try "PRETTY WINGS", "THIS WOMAN'S WORK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.