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(Am9)La
la la
la (Em7)la.
(Am9)La
la la
la (Em7)la.
Ev
’ry (Am9)day I re al ize
that this might be the last day
(Em7)of my life.
Walk ing down the (Am9)street, I find,
yeah,
I’m com ing clos er and clos er to los ing
my mind.
’Cause when it (Am9)rains,
it pours;
is n’t (Dm9)life worth more?
I don’t e ven know what I am hus tlin’ for.
You’ve got to (Am9)do what you’ve got to do
just to (Dm9)make it through
all the hard times
that’s gon na pace
you.
(Am9)This is the life,
striv ing to sur vive.
(Am9)This is the life,
striv ing to sur vive.
This is the life.
Liv in’
will al ways be a strug gle,
look in’ for some one true
to love
you.
Look in’ (Am9)back,
I see all the hard roads.
This mad ness makes me
wan na hide.
I work (Am9)slow ly,
e ter nal ly.
I’m dy ing.
Pil low case is wet from all my cry ing.
There is noth ing more
to be here
for.
Take me a (Am9)way;
I can’t live that life no more.
Tryin’ to get (Am9)o
ver.
Tryin’ to get (Am9)o
ver.
Tryin’ to get o ver.
The Life — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Life" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Life”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Life"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Life" by Alicia Keys played in?
- The Life is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Life" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Life"?
- "The Life" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Life". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.