Other arrangements of Meant To Live
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(G5)Fum bl ing his con fi dence and won d’ring why the world has passed him (F#5)by.
(G5)Hop ing that he’s bent for more than ar gu ments and failed at tempts to (F#5)fly,
(F#5)fly.
(G5)We were meant to live for so much more.
Have we lost our selves?
(G5)Some where we live in (E5)side, (G5)some where we live in (E5)side.
(G5)We were meant to live for so much more.
Have we lost our selves?
(G5)Some where we live in (E5)side.
(G5)Dream ing a bout Prov i dence and wheth er mice and men have sec ond (F#5)tries.
(G5)May be we’ve been liv ing with our eyes half o pen, may be we’re bent and bro ken,
(CN.C.)bro ken.
(G5)We were meant to live for so much more.
Have we lost our selves?
(G5)Some where we live in (E5)side, (G5)some where we live in (E5)side.
(G5)We were meant to live for so much more.
Have we lost our selves?
(G5)Some where we live in (E5)side.
We want more than this world’s got to of fer.
We want more than this world’s got to of fer.
We want more than the wars of our fa thers, and ev ’ry thing in side
screams for sec ond life,
yeah!
(D5)We were meant to live for so much more.
Have we lost (D)our selves?
(D5)We were meant to live for so much more.
Have we lost (D)our selves?
(D5)We were meant to live for so much more.
Have we lost (D)our selves?
(D5)We were meant to live,
(Dsus)we were meant to live.
Meant To Live — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Meant To Live" by Switchfoot: 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 B, 105 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Meant To Live”
- What key is "Meant To Live" by Switchfoot played in?
- Meant To Live is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Meant To Live"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Meant To Live" 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 "Meant To Live"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Meant To Live"?
- "Meant To Live" was originally performed by Switchfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Meant To Live"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Apow, Bpow, C, Csus2, D, Dpow, Dsus2, Dsus4, +5 more.
- What other songs by Switchfoot can I play here?
- Try "THIS IS YOUR LIFE", "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Meant To Live" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Meant To Live" by Switchfoot. 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 "Meant To Live" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Meant To Live" 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.