Stayin' Alive

by Bee Gees
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Stayin' 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 Ab, 104 BPM.

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

About “Stayin' Alive”

Why does "Stayin' Alive" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Stayin' Alive".
What key is "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees played in?
Stayin' Alive is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stayin' Alive"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stayin' Alive" 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 "Stayin' Alive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stayin' Alive"?
"Stayin' Alive" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stayin' Alive"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb7, Cm7, Eb, Fm, Fm7.
What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Stayin' 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 "Stayin' Alive".
Can I see all the notes in "Stayin' 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 Ab at 104 BPM.