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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.
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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.