Who Am I Living For?

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

I can feel a phoe nix in side of me as I march a (Dm)lone a to a dif f’rent beat, slow ly swal low ing down my (G)fear.

E (Dm)yea e yea.

I am read y for the road or less trav eled, (G)I suit ing up for my (Dm)crown ing the bat tle.

This test is my own cross to (G)bear,

but I will (Dm)get there.

It’s nev er (Am)eas y to be cho sen, nev er eas y to be called, (G)stand ing on the front line when the (Dm)bombs start to fall.

(Am)I can see the heav ens, but I still hear the flames (G)call ing out my (Dm)name.

I can see the writ ing on the (G)wall.

I (Dm)can’t ig nore this (Am)war.

At the end of it (G)all,

who (Dm)am I liv ing (A5)for?

I can feel this light that’s in side of me grow ing fast in (Dm)to a bolt of light f’rent ning.

I know one spark will shock the (G)world.

E (Dm)yea e yea.

So I pray y for for fav or like Es ther.

(G)I need your strength for to (Dm)han dle the pres sure.

I know there will be sac ri (G)fice,

but that’s will (Dm)the price.

It’s nev er (Am)eas y to be cho sen, nev er eas y to be called, (G)stand ing on the front line when the (Dm)bombs start to fall.

(Am)I can see the heav ens, but I still hear the flames (G)call ing out my (Dm)name.

I can see the writ ing on the (G)wall.

I (Dm)can’t ig nore this (Am)war.

At the end of it (G)all,

who (Dm)am I liv ing (A5)for?

(G)all,

who (Dm)am I liv ing (Am)for?

I can see the writ ing on the (G)wall.

I (Dm)can’t ig nore this (Am)war.

At the end of it (G)all,

who (Dm)am I liv ing (Am)for?

At the end, who (Dm)am I liv ing (A5)for?

Who Am I Living For? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Who Am I Living For?" 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 A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Who Am I Living For?”

Can I play "Who Am I Living For?" 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 "Who Am I Living For?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Who Am I Living For?" by Katy Perry played in?
Who Am I Living For? is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Who Am I Living For?"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Who Am I Living For?" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Who Am I Living For?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Who Am I Living For?"?
"Who Am I Living For?" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Who Am I Living For?"?
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. "Who Am I Living For?" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Who Am I Living For?"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Who Am I Living For?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.