Live Like You Were Dying

by Tim McGraw
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Lyrics

He said, “I was in my ear ly for ties with a (C)lot of life be fore me when a (Em)mo ment came that stopped me on a dime.

I spent (G)most of the next days

look in’ at the x rays

and talk in’ ’bout the op tions and (Cmaj7)talk in’ ’bout sweet time.”

I asked him, when it sank in, if this might real ly be the real end, how’s it (G)hit you when you get that kind of news?

Man, what’d you do?

And he said, (CN.C.)“I went (G)sky

div in’, I went Rock y Moun tain climb in’, I went (Em)two point sev en sec onds on a bull named Fu Man chu.

And I (G)loved

deep er and I spoke sweet er and I gave for give ness I’d been de ny in’.”

And he said, “Some day I hope you get the chance

to live like you were dy

in’.”

He said, “I was fi nal ly the hus band

that most the time I was n’t and I be (Em)came a friend a friend would like to have.

And all the (G)sud den go in’ fish in’ was n’t (C)such an im po si tion and I went three times that year I lost my dad.

Well, I, I fin ’lly read the Good Book and I took a good long hard look at what I’d (G)do if I could do it all a gain.

And then

(CN.C.)I went

to live like you were dy

in’,

like to mor row was a gift and you got e ter ni ty to think a bout what you’d do with it,

what could you do with it,

what did I do with it,

what would I do with it?

(A)Sky

div in’, I went Rock y Moun tain climb in’, I went (F#m7)two point sev en sec onds on a bull named Fu Man chu.

And I (A)loved

deep er and I spoke sweet er and I watched an ea gle as it was (D)fly

in’.”

And he said, “Some day I hope you get the chance

to live like you were dy

in’,

to live like you were dy

in’,

to live like you were dy

in’,

to live like you were dy

in’,

to live like you were dy

in’.”

Live Like You Were Dying — Simple Sheet Music

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"Live Like You Were Dying" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 160 BPM.

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

About “Live Like You Were Dying

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Live Like You Were Dying"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw played in?
Live Like You Were Dying 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 Like You Were Dying"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Live Like You Were Dying" 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 Like You Were Dying"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Live Like You Were Dying"?
"Live Like You Were Dying" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Live Like You Were Dying"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, B7, C, C#7, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, Csus2, D, +7 more.
What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "MY LITTLE GIRL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Live Like You Were Dying". Key of G, 160 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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