What I feel,
I can’t say.
But my love is there for you (F#m)an y time of day.
But if it’s not (E)love
that you need,
then I’ll try my best to make (F#m)ev ’ry thing suc ceed.
And tell me, (E)what is my life with out (B)your love?
And tell (B)me, (E)who
am I with out (B)you
by my side?
(B)What I know
I can do
if I give my love now to (F#m)ev ’ry one like you.
But if it’s not (E)love
that you need,
then I’ll try my best to make (F#m)ev ’ry thing suc ceed.
And tell me, (E)what is my life with out (B)your love?
And tell (B)me, (E)who
am I with out (B)you
by my side?
(B)What I know (B)Tell me,
(B)What I know
I can’t say.
But my love is there for you (F#m)an y time of day.
But if it’s not (E)love
that you need,
then I’ll try my best to make (F#m)ev ’ry thing suc ceed.
And tell me, (E)what is my life with out (B)your love?
And tell (B)me, (E)who
am I with out (B)you
by my side?
(B)Tell me, (E)what is my life with out (B)your love?
And tell (B)me, (E)who
am I with out (B)you.
What Is Life by George Harrison
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “What Is Life”
- What key is "What Is Life" in?
- "What Is Life" by George Harrison is in the key of E with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "What Is Life" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "What Is Life" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "What Is Life"?
- This arrangement of "What Is Life" uses 7 chords: A, B, C#, D, E, F#m, G.
- How long does it take to learn "What Is Life" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by George Harrison can I play here?
- Try "ALL THINGS MUST PASS", "GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU", "ISN'T IT A PITY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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