Lyrics
Yes ter day is a wrin kle on your fore head.
Yes ter day is a prom ise that you’ve bro ken.
Don’t close your (A)eyes,
don’t close your (A)eyes.
This is your (C#m)life
and to day is all you’ve got now.
And,
and to day is all you ev er had.
Don’t close your (A)eyes,
don’t close your (A)eyes.
This is your (E)life; are you who you want to be?
This is your (E)life; are you who you want to be?
This is your (E)life; is it ev ’ry thing you dreamed that it would be when the world was young er and you had (B)ev ’ry thing to lo o o o ose?
Yes ter day is a kid in the cor ner.
Yes ter day is dead and o ver,
and this is your (B)ev ’ry thing to lose?
Don’t close your (A)eyes,
don’t close your (Asus2)eyes,
don’t close your (A)eyes, (Don’t close your eyes.) don’t close your (Asus2)eyes.
This is your (E5)life; are you who you want to be?
This is your (E5)life; are you who you want to be,
yeah, This yeah, is your life.
yeah?
Are you who you want to be (who you want to be)?
This is your life.
Who you want to be (who you want to be)?
This is your (E)life; is it ev ’ry thing you dreamed that it would be when the world was young er and you had (B)ev ’ry thing to lose,
you had ev ’ry thing to lose?
This Is Your Life — Beginner Piano Tutorial
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Learn "This Is Your Life" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C#, 140 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 Your Life”
- What key is "This Is Your Life" by Switchfoot played in?
- This Is Your 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 "This Is Your Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Is Your 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 "This Is Your Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Is Your Life"?
- "This Is Your Life" was originally performed by Switchfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Is Your Life"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Amaj7, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow.
- What other songs by Switchfoot can I play here?
- Try "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE", "MEANT TO LIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.