Is this real sheet music for "Stay Alive"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Stay Alive".

Can I see all the notes in "Stay Alive"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 66 BPM.

Stay Alive — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Stay Alive" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 66 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(G)There is a rhy thm and (D)rush these (Em)days where the lines don’t move and the (D)col ors don’t (C)fade. (G)Leaves you emp ty, with (D)noth ing but (Em)dreams, in a world gone shal low, in a (D)world gone (C)mean. (G)Some times there’s things a man can not (Em)know; the gears won’t turn and the (D)leaves won’t (C)grow; there’s (G)no place to run and no gas o (Em)line; en gine won’t turn and the (D)train won’t (C)leave, (Em7)en gines won’t turn and the (D)train won’t (C)leave. (G)I will stay with you to (C)night, (D)hold you close ’til the (Em)morn ing (Am11)light. In the (G)morn ing, watch the new day rise. We (D)do what ev er just to (Em7)stay a (Am11)live, we (D)do what ev er just to (Em)stay a (C)live. Well, the (G)way I feel is the way I ride, (Em7)rac ing like the thoughts of a (D)man who (C)lies; but (G)there is a truth, and it’s on our side: (Em7)dawn is com ing; (D)o pen your (C)eyes. (Em11)Look in to the sun as the (D)new days (C)rise. And (G)I will (Am)wait for (G)you to (C)night. You’re (D)here for ev er and you’re (Em7)by my (A7sus)side. (G)I’ve been wait ing all my life. I can (D)feel your heart as it’s (Em7)keep ing (Am11)time. We (D)do what ev er just to (Em7)stay a (C6/9)live. (G5)Dawn is com ing; (Dsus)o pen your eyes. (G5)Dawn is com ing; (Dsus)o pen your eyes. (G5)Dawn is com ing; (Dsus)o pen your eyes. (G5)Dawn is com ing; (Dsus)o pen your eyes. (G5)Look in to the sun (G5)as the (Dsus)new days (Em7)rise. (G)There is a rhy thm and (D)rush these (Em7)days where the lines don’t move and the (D)col ors don’t (C)fade. (G)Leaves you emp ty, with (D)noth ing but (Em7)dreams, in a world gone shal low, in a (D)world gone (C)mean. (G)There is a truth, and it’s on our side. Dawn is com ing; (D)o pen your (C)eyes. (Em)Look in to the sun as the (D)new days (C)rise.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Musical/Soundtrack
Key: G
Tempo: 66 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Jose Gonzalez

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How to Play "Stay Alive" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.