What key is "Stayin' Alive" in?

"Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Stayin' Alive" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Stayin' Alive" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Stayin' Alive"?

This arrangement of "Stayin' Alive" uses 5 chords: Bb7, Cm7, Eb, Fm, Fm7.

How long does it take to learn "Stayin' Alive" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?

Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I’m a wom an’s man: ei ther, no time to talk.

Got the (Fm7)Mu sic loud and wom en warm, I’ve been (Eb)kicked a round since I was born.

And now it’s (Bb7)all right.

It’s o kay.

And you may look the oth er way.

We can try to un der stand the New York Times’ ef fect on man.

(Fm7)Wheth er you’re a broth er or wheth er you’re a moth er, you’re stay in’ a live, stay in’ a live.

Feel the cit y break in’ and ev ’ry bod y shak in’ and we’re stay in’ a live, stay in’ a live.

Ah, ha, ha, ha, stay in’ a live, stay in’ a live.

Ah, ha, ha, ha, (Fm)stay in’ a live.

Well now, I get the low and I get high, and if I can’t get ei ther, I real ly try.

Got the (Fm7)wings of heav en on my shoes.

I’m a (Eb)danc in’ man and I can’t lose.

You know it’s (Bb7)all right.

It’s o kay.

I’ll live to see an oth er day.

We can try to un der stand the New York Times’ ef fect on man.

(Fm7)Wheth er you’re a broth er or wheth er you’re a moth er, you’re stay in’ a live, stay in’ a live.

Feel the cit y break in’ and ev ’ry bod y shak in’ and we’re stay in’ a live, stay in’ a live.

Ah, ha, ha, ha, stay in’ a live, stay in’ a live.

Ah, ha, ha, ha, (Fm)stay in’ a live.

Well now, I

Life go in’ no where.

Some bod y help me.

Some bod y help me, yeah.

Life go in’ no where.

Some bod y help me, yeah.

Stay in’ a live.

Well, you can tell

Life go in’ no where.

Some bod y help me.

Some bod y help me, yeah.

Life go in’ no where.

Some bod y help me, yeah.

I’m stay in’ a live.

Life go in’ no where.

Some bod y help me.

Some bod y help me, yeah.

Life go in’ no where.

Some bod y help me, yeah.

I’m stay in’ a live.

Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Stayin' Alive”

What key is "Stayin' Alive" in?: "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Stayin' Alive" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Stayin' Alive" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Stayin' Alive"?: This arrangement of "Stayin' Alive" uses 5 chords: Bb7, Cm7, Eb, Fm, Fm7.
How long does it take to learn "Stayin' Alive" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?: Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.