What key is "Live And Die" in?

"Live And Die" by Avett Brothers is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Live And Die" 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 "Live And Die" 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 "Live And Die"?

This arrangement of "Live And Die" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Live And Die" on piano?

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

Lyrics

(C)All it will take is (Em)just one a mo ment, (F)and

y way,

you can say good (Am)bye to how we (F)had

it planned.

We (C)Fear like a hab it, (Em)run like a rab bit (F)out

and a way,

through the screen ter door

to the (F)un

known.

And (Am)I wan na love you and more.

(Dm)I wan na find you and more.

(F)Where do you re (C)side

when you hide?

How can I find you?

’Cause (Am)I wan na send you and more.

(Dm)I wan na tempt you and more.

(F)Can you tell that (C)I

am a live?

Let me prove (F)it.

to ya.

You and I, we’re the same.

Live and die, we’re the same.

Hear my voice, know my name; you and I, we’re the same.

(C)Left like a Pha raoh, (Em)sing like a spar row (F)an

y way,

e ven if there (Am)is no land or (F)love

in sight.

We (C)bloom like a ros es, (Em)lead like a Mo ses (F)out

and a way,

through the bit ter crowd

to the (F)day

light.

And (Am)I wan na love you and more.

(Dm)I wan na find you and more.

(F)Where do you re (C)side

when you hide?

How can I find you?

’Cause (Am)I wan na send you and more.

(Dm)I wan na tempt you and more.

(F)Can you tell that (C)I

am a live?

Let me prove (F)it to ya.

You and I, we’re the same.

Live and die, we’re the same.

You re joice, know my name; you and I, we’re the same.

I com plain; but you and I, we’re the same.

You and I, we’re the same.

Live and die, we’re the same.

Hear my voice, know my name; you and I, we’re the same.

I com plain; but you and I, we’re the same.

You and I, we’re the same.

Live and die, we’re the same.

Hear my voice, know my name; you and I,

you and I.

Live And Die by Avett Brothers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Live And Die”

What key is "Live And Die" in?: "Live And Die" by Avett Brothers is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Live And Die" 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 "Live And Die" 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 "Live And Die"?: This arrangement of "Live And Die" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Live And Die" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.