What Is Life

by George Harrison
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "What Is Life" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 130 BPM.

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

About “What Is Life

Can I play "What Is Life" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What Is Life" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "What Is Life" by George Harrison played in?
What Is Life is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Is Life"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What 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 "What Is Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What Is Life"?
"What Is Life" was originally performed by George Harrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What Is Life"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C#, D, E, F#m, G.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "What Is Life"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "What Is Life" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "What Is Life"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What Is Life" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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