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There been times in my life
(Eb)I’ve spent won der ing why.
Still some (Dm7)how I be lieved we’d (Edim7)al ways sur vive.
(F#dim7)Now I’m not so (Gm7)sure
you’re wait ing to hear
(Eb)one good rea son to try.
(Cm7)Lord, what (Dm7)more can I (Ebmaj7)say?
What’s (Edim7)left to pro vide?
You (C9)think that (Fmaj9)may be it’s o ver.
(Eb)On ly if you (Bbmaj9)want it to be.
Are you gon na (Bb)wait for (Am7)a sign, your mir a cle,
or (Bb)stand up (Am7)and fight?
This (Dm7)is (Cm9)it!
Make no mis (Bbmaj7)take where you are.
(This is it!) Your back’s to the cor ner.
(This is it!)
Don’t be a (Bbmaj7)fool an y more.
(This is it!) The wait ing is (Bbmaj7)o ver.
(A)No room to (Gm7)run; no way to hide.
No (Eb)time for won der ing why.
It’s (Cm7)here.
The (Dm7)mo ment is now a (Edim7)bout to de cide.
(F#dim7)Let him be lieve or leave him be hind.
But (Eb)keep me near in your heart,
and (Cm7)know, what (Dm7)ev er you do, I’m (Edim7)here by your side.
You (C9)said that (Fmaj9)may be it’s o ver.
(Eb)Not if you don’t (Bbmaj9)want it to be.
For (Bb)once in (Am7)your life, here’s your mir a cle.
(Bb)Stand up (Am7)and fight.
This (Dm7)is (Cm9)it!
Make no mis (Bbmaj7)take where you are.
(This is it!) You’re go ing no (Bbmaj7)fur ther (This is it!)
un til it’s (Bbmaj7)o ver and (A)done.
No one can (Dm7)tell you, for you know
who makes the (Ebmaj9)choice of how it goes.
It’s not up to (Gsus)me this time.
You know,
comes a day in (Gsus)ev ’ry life.
(F)This (Em7)is (Dm9)it!
Make no mis (Dm9)take where you are.
(This is it!) You’re go ing no (Dm9)fur ther (This is it!)
un til it’s (Dm9)o ver and done, (This is it!) one way or an (Cmaj7)oth er.
(F)This (Em7)is (Fmaj7)it!
No one can (Cmaj7)tell what the fu (This ture knows.
Your back’s to the (Cmaj7)cor ner.
(This is it!) You make the (Cmaj7)choice of how (This it goes, the wait ing is (Cmaj7)o ver.
(F)This (Em7)is (Fmaj7)it!
No one can (Cmaj7)tell what the fu (This is it!) You’re go ing no (Cmaj7)fur ther.
(This is it!) You make the (Cmaj7)choice of how (This is it!) one way or an (Cmaj7)oth er.
(F)This (Em7)is (C)it!
This Is It — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "This Is It" by Kenny Loggins: 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 Eb, 104 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 “This Is It”
- What key is "This Is It" by Kenny Loggins played in?
- This Is It is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Is It"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Is It" 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 "This Is It"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Is It"?
- "This Is It" was originally performed by Kenny Loggins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Is It"?
- This arrangement uses 27 chords: Ab7, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, C9, +19 more.
- What other songs by Kenny Loggins can I play here?
- Try "FOR THE FIRST TIME", "FOOTLOOSE", "WHENEVER I CALL YOU "FRIEND"". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "This Is It" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Is It" by Kenny Loggins. 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 "This Is It" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "This Is It" 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.