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I was re born
when I was bro ken.
I would n’t be lieve,
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lifetime" by Maxwell: 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 A, 90 BPM.
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.
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About “Lifetime”
- What key is "Lifetime" by Maxwell played in?
- Lifetime is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lifetime"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lifetime" 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 "Lifetime"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lifetime"?
- "Lifetime" was originally performed by Maxwell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lifetime"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Amaj9, Bm7, Bmin, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, +4 more.
- What other songs by Maxwell can I play here?
- Try "PRETTY WINGS", "THIS WOMAN'S WORK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lifetime" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lifetime" by Maxwell. 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 "Lifetime" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Lifetime" 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.