There Is Life

by Alison Krauss
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Lyrics

(Bb)Un der the snow, be (Ab)neath the fro zen streams, there is (Eb)life.

(Bb)You have to know when (Ab)na ture sleeps, she dreams there is (Cm)life.

And the (Ab6/9)cold er the win ter, the (Bbsus)warm er the (Eb)spring; the (Gm)deep er the sor row, the (Bbsus)more our hearts (Eb)sing.

E ven (Bb6)when you can’t see it, in (Ab6/9)side ev ’ry (Bb6)thing

there is (Eb)life.

(Bb)Af ter the (Eb)rain the (Fm7)sun will re ap (Bb7sus)pear.

There is (Eb)life.

(Bb)Af ter the (Eb)pain the (Fm7)joy will still be (Bb7sus)here, there is (Eb)life.

(Eb)For it’s (Eb)out of the (Ab)dark ness that (Eb)we learn to see, and (Gm7)out of the si lence (Eb)that (Bbsus)songs come to be; and (Gm)all that we dream of a (Ab6/9)waits pa tient (Gm)ly.

(Bb7sus)There (Bb7)is (Eb)life.

(Dbsus2)Just when you (Db)thought that the (Dbsus2)ic y cold would (Db)nev er end, it’s (Ab)spring.

(Dbsus2)Just when you (Db)thought that you’d (Dbsus2)nev er hear the birds a gain, they (Ab)sing.

And the (Cb)riv ers will run and the (Ebm)ea gles will soar and the (Cb)flow ers bloom bright er than (Gb)ev er be fore.

A (Cbmaj9)new day is born; as (Gb)night turns to morn ing, there are (Bb7sus)blue (Bb7)skies

and your (Bb7sus)heart (Bb7)flies.

So, (Bb)o pen your eyes to the (Ab)beau ty all a round: there is (Eb)life.

(Bb)Let it sur prise you, the (Ab)smells, the sights, the sounds.

There is (Cm)life.

For (Ab6/9)love and ad ven ture are (Bbsus)wait ing for (Eb)you.

There’s (Gm)so much to learn and there’s (Bbsus)so much to (Eb)do.

For (Bb6)now and for al ways, there’s (Ab6/9)one thing that’s (Fm11)true:

(Bb7sus)(There (Bb7)is)

(Bb7sus)There (Bb7)is

(Eb)life.

There Is Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "There Is Life" by Alison Krauss: 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 Ab, 100 BPM.

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

About “There Is Life”

What key is "There Is Life" by Alison Krauss played in?
There Is Life 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 "There Is Life"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "There Is Life" 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 "There Is Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "There Is Life"?
"There Is Life" was originally performed by Alison Krauss. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "There Is Life"?
This arrangement uses 22 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj9, Absus2, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbsus4, +14 more.
What other songs by Alison Krauss can I play here?
Try "THERE IS A REASON", "Down To The River To Pray", "When You Say Nothing At All". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "There Is Life" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "There Is Life" by Alison Krauss. 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 "There Is Life" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "There Is Life" 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.