What key is "Survival" in?

"Survival" by Muse is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Survival" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Survival" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Survival" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Muse can I play here?

Try "Psycho", "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bb)1.

life’s (Bb+)a race

that I’m gon na (Ebm)win,

yes, I’m gon na (Gb6)win,

and I’ll light the (B)fuse

and I’ll ne ver (Gb)lose,

and I’ll choose to sur (Bb)vive,

what e ver it (Bb+)takes,

you won’t pull a (Ebm)head,

I’ll keep up the (Gb6)pace

and I’ll re veal my (B)strength,

to the whole hu man (Gb)race.

Yes, I am pre (Bb)pared

to stay a (Bb+)live,

and I won’t for (Ebm)give,

ven geance is (Gb6)mine,

and I won’t give (B)in,

be cause I choose to (Gb)thrive,

yes, I’m gon na (Bb)win.

(Ab)2.

it’s a (Ab+)race

that I’m gon na (Dbm)win,

yes, I’m gon na (Dbm)win,

and I’ll light the (A)fuse

and I’ll ne ver (E)lose,

and I choose to sur (Ab)vive,

what e ver it (Ab+)takes,

you won’t pull a (Dbm)head,

I’ll keep up the (Dbm)pace

and I’ll re veal my (A)strength,

to the whole hu man (E)race,

yes, I’m gon na (Ab)win.

(Fight,

fight,

win,

win.) Yes, I’m gon na win.

Survival by Muse

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Survival”

What key is "Survival" in?: "Survival" by Muse is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Survival" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Survival" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Survival" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Muse can I play here?: Try "Psycho", "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.