Stayin' Alive

by Bee Gees
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Lyrics

Well, you can (Am)tell by the way I use my walk I’m a (G)wo man’s man, no (Am)time to talk.

Mu sic loud and wo men warm, I’ve been (G)kicked a round since (Am)I was born.

And now it’s (D)al right, it’s o kay, you may look the oth er way, we can try to un der stand the New York Times’ ef fect on man.

(Am)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, (D)ha, (Am)ha, (D)ha (Am)stay in’ a live, stay in’ a live.

Ah, (D)ha, (Am)ha, (D)ha (Am)stay in’ a live.

Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. 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 A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Stayin' Alive" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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 4 chords: Am, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Stayin' Alive" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
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.