Live It Up

by John Legend
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Lyrics

You (Ab)know, we’ve been strug tin’ gl ing for such a long (Ab)time, work ing here and there the just to get (Ebm7)by.

Come on It’s fi n’lly time for me to get (Ab)mine.

No (Ebm7)more rob bin’ Pe ter so (Ab)we could pay (Ebm7)Paul or go’n’ to ma ma’s house to (Ab)make a phone (Ebm7)call.

You No, we don’t en have to strug gle at (Ab)all.

’Cause now ev ’ry day is feel ing like (Ab)Fri day.

I’m get tin’ paid and do in’ it (Ab)my way.

We’re fi n’lly on our way.

Ba by, now it’s time to cel e brate.

Oh, (Ebm7)live it up; we can go (Ab)cra zy.

Live it up; you and me, (Ab)ba by.

Live it up, live it up, (Ab)live it up.

We’re (Ebm7)fly in’ high; don’t wan na come (Ab)down.

We’ll (Ebm7)let ’em know all o ver (Ab)town and live it up, live it up, (Ab)live it up.

No (Ab)more we’ve been put tin’ it in the lay a a (Ab)way, ’cause, ing boo, I got the mon ey to (Ebm7)day.

Come on and go n’lly to the mall and let’s (Ab)play.

Let’s (Ebm7)go raise a toast to the (Ab)days could a (Ebm7)head.

You can’t to take it with you (Ab)when a you’re (Ebm7)dead.

You might as well en joy it now gle in (Ab)stead.

Oh, now it’s a bout to be a long (Ab)eve nin’.

We’ll par ty through the rest of the (Ab)week end.

We’re fi n’lly on our way.

Ba by, now it’s time to cel e brate.

Oh, (Ebm7)live it up; we can go (Ab)cra zy.

Live it up; you and me, (Ab)ba by.

Live it up, live it up, (Ab)live it up.

We’re (Ebm7)fly in’ high; don’t wan na come (Ab)down.

We’ll (Ebm7)let ’em know all o ver (Ab)town and live it up, live it up, (Ab)live it up.

No (Ab)live it up.

(We can (Ebm9)fly so high in the moon lit sky, cuz there’s no more cloud y days.

It’s so beau ti ful when you feel the flow.

We can (Ab)dance the night a way.) Do you re mem ber when (Ebm9)times were hard, oh, so hard?

Through it all, we’ve come so far.

Hah, hah, hah, hah.) So we got ta (Ab)live it up.

So we can just (Ebm9)cel e brate.

There’s no more pain.

Raise your glass and feel no shame.

Hah, hah, hah, hah.) so we got ta (Ab)live it up.

Ah, oh, (Ab)live it up.

Mm.

It’s time to cel e brate, ba by.

(Hah, hah, hah, hah, we got ta (Ab)ooh.) it up.

Live It Up — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Live It Up" by John Legend in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Db, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Live It Up”

Can I learn "Live It Up" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Live It Up" with hands-separate practice in Db at 100 BPM.
What key is "Live It Up" by John Legend played in?
Live It Up is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Live It Up"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Live It Up" 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 "Live It Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Live It Up"?
"Live It Up" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Live It Up"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Dbmaj7, Ebm7, Ebm9. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Live It Up"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Live It Up" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Live It Up"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Live It Up" is in the key of Db at 100 BPM.