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God, I (Fmaj7)dreamed there was an an gel who could hear me through the wall as I (F7)cried out, like in Lat in: “This is so not life at all.
Help me (Bbmaj7)out, out of this night mare.” Then I heard her sil ver call.
She (Bbm)said, “Just give it time, kid.
I come to one and all.” She said, (Fmaj7)“Give me that hand, please, and the itch you can’t con trol.
Let me (F7)teach you how to han dle all the sad ness in your soul.
Oh, we’ll (Bbmaj7)work that sil ver mag ic then we’ll aim it at the wall.” She said, (Bbm)“Love may make you blind, kid, but I would n’t mind at all.” It’s the bitch of liv ing
with noth (Gm7)ing but your hand.
Just the bitch of liv ing as some one you can’t stand.
See, each (Fmaj7)night, it’s, like, fan tas tic toss ing, turn ing, with out rest, ’cause my (F7)day’s at the pi an o with my teach er and her breasts; and the mu sic’s like, the one thing I can e ven get at all.
And those (Bbm)breasts!
I mean, God please, just let those ap ples fall.
It’s the bitch of liv ing (bitch, ah, ah, ah) with noth (Gm7)ing go ing on.
(noth ing go ing on) Just the bitch of liv ing ask ing, “What went wrong?” Do they think we want this?
Oh, who knows?
See, there’s (Fmaj7)show er ing in gym class...
Bob by (F7)Ma ler, he’s the best...
Looks so (Bbmaj7)nas ty in those khak is...
God, my (Bbm)whole life’s, like, some test.
Then there’s (Fmaj7)Mar i a na Whe lan,
as if she’d turn my call.
It’s like just kiss some ass, man,
then you can screw ’em all,
(Bbm)all.
It’s the bitch of liv ing
and liv (Gm7)ing in your head.
It’s the bitch of liv ing and sens ing God is dead.
It’s the bitch of liv ing
and try’n’ (Gm7)to get a head.
It’s the bitch of liv ing just get ting out of bed.
It’s the bitch of liv ing, liv ing, liv ing, and get (Gm7)ting what you get.
Just the bitch of liv ing and know ing this is it.
God, is this it?
This can’t be it.
Oh, God, what a (F)bitch!
The Bitch Of Living — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Bitch Of Living" by Duncan Sheik: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 122 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Bitch Of Living”
- What key is "The Bitch Of Living" by Duncan Sheik played in?
- The Bitch Of Living is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Bitch Of Living"?
- The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Bitch Of Living" 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 "The Bitch Of Living"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Bitch Of Living"?
- "The Bitch Of Living" was originally performed by Duncan Sheik. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Bitch Of Living"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bbm, Bbm6, Bbmaj7, Bbsus2, F, F7, Fmaj7, Gm7.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Bitch Of Living" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Bitch Of Living" by Duncan Sheik. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Bitch Of Living" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Bitch Of Living" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.