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 โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Live And Let Die" by Paul McCartney & Wings: 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 G, 60 BPM.

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

About โ€œLive And Let Dieโ€

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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Live And Let Die" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Live And Let Die" by Paul McCartney & Wings. 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 โ€” 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 "Live And Let Die" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Live And Let Die" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.