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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Meant To Live" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Meant To Live"?
- 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 "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 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 "Meant To Live". Key of B, 105 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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