Live And Let Die

by Paul McCartney & Wings
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Lyrics

When you were (Bm)young and your (C)heart

was an (D)o pen book,

you used to (Bm)say live and let (C)live.

(You know you (C)did, you know you (Cm)did, you know you (Bm)did.)

But if this ev er chang ing (C)world in which we live (A)in makes you (D)give in and cry,

say live and let die!

Live and let (Gdim)die,

live and let die,

live and let die.

What does it mat ter to ya, when you got a job to do you got ta (D)do it well,

you got ta (Em)give the oth er fel low (F)hell!

Live And Let Die — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Live And Let Die" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 60 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Live And Let Die”

Can I play "Live And Let Die" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Live And Let Die" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Live And Let Die" by Paul McCartney & Wings played in?
Live And Let Die is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Live And Let Die"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Live And Let Die" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Live And Let Die"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Live And Let Die"?
"Live And Let Die" was originally performed by Paul McCartney & Wings. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Paul McCartney & Wings can I play here?
Try "SILLY LOVE SONGS", "LIVE AND LET DIE", "UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Live And Let Die"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Live And Let Die" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Live And Let Die"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Live And Let Die" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.