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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Live Out Loud" by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 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”

Can I learn "Live Out Loud" 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 Out Loud" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Live Out Loud"?
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 Out Loud" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Live Out Loud"?
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 Out Loud" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.