Live Out Loud

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Lyrics

I mag ine (G)this: I get a phone a call from Re gis.

He says, “Do you (G)want to be a mil lion (D)aire?” They put me on the (G)show and I win with (Bm)two life (CN.C.)lines to spare.

Now (A)pic ture (G)this: I act we like ly noth ing ev er hap pened and bur y all the (G)mon ey in a cof fee (Bm)can.

Well, I’ve been (A)giv en more than (G)Re gis ev er gave na a way.

I was a (A)dead man who was (D)called to (D)come out (G)of my grave.

And I think it’s (A)time for (G)mak ing some noise.

Wake the (D)neigh bors, get the word (D)out.

Come on, crank up the mu sic, climb a (Bm)moun tain and shout.

(A)This is (D)life we’ve been (G)giv en, made to (Bm)be lived (Bm)out, so (G)la la la la, (C)live (C#)out (D)loud.

Think a bout (G)this: I Try to keep a bird from sing ing He af ter it’s (G)soared to up a in the (D)sky.

They Give the sun a (G)cloud less I day and (Bm)tell it (CN.C.)not to shine.

Now (A)think bout (G)this: I If we real ly have ing been er giv en the gift y of a (G)life ey that will nev er (Bm)end, and if we (A)have been filled with (G)liv ing hope, we’re gon na o ver and if God’s (A)love is burn ing (D)in our (D)hearts, we’re (G)gon na glow.

And There’s just no (A)way to (G)keep it some in.

Wake the (D)neigh bors, get the word (D)out.

Come on, crank up the mu sic, climb a (Bm)moun tain and shout.

(A)This is (D)life we’ve been (G)giv en, made to (Bm)be lived (Bm)out, so (G)la la la la, (C)live (C#)out (D)loud.

Think a bout (G)la la la la, (A)live (Bbdim)out (Bm)loud.

La (G)la la, la (G)la la la, la (G)la la, (C)live (C#)out (D)loud.

Ev ’ry cor ner of cre a tion is a liv ing de cla ra tion.

Come join the song we were (C)made (A)to (D)sing.

Wake the (G)la la la la, (C)live (C#dim)out (D)loud.

Live Out Loud — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Live Out Loud" by Steven Curtis Chapman: 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 D, 100 BPM.

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

About “Live Out Loud”

What key is "Live Out Loud" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
Live Out Loud is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Live Out Loud"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Live Out Loud" 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 Out Loud"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Live Out Loud"?
"Live Out Loud" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Live Out Loud" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Live Out Loud" by Steven Curtis Chapman. 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 — 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 Out Loud" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Live Out Loud" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.