How Do I Live
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Created by: Keith B. Brown <kbbrown@ou.edu>
Song: "How Do I Live"
Written by: Diane Warren
As sung by: LeAnn Rimes
Some of the poly chords may be difficult to play on guitar,
but I believe they are the best representation of what is
occuring in the song apart from a bass player. There also may
be a few differences between Trisha Yearwood's version and
LeAnn's however, I believe both songs are nearly the same.
"HOW DO I LIVE"
**INTRO**
D A G F#m7
D A G A Bsus
**VERSE 1**
Bsus E B/D#
How do I, get through one night without you
F#m7
If I had to live without you
Bsus
What kind of life would that be
E B/D#
Oh and I, I need you and my arms need you to hold
A
Your my world my heart my soul
G#m7 C#m7
If you ever leave
F#m7 G#m7 C#m7 Asus
Baby you would take away everything, good in my life
**CHORUS 1**
Asus D
And tell me now
A G F#m7 D
How do I live without you, I want to know
A G F#m7 Bm7
How do I breathe without you if you ever go
A/C# F#m7 G
How do I ever, ever survive
Asus D A Bsus
How do I, How do I, Oh how do I live
**VERSE 2**
Bsus E B/D#
Without you, there'd be no sun in my sky
F#m7
There would be no love in my life
Bsus
There'd be no world left for me
E B/D#
And I, baby I don't know what I would do
A
I'd be lost if I lost you
G#m7 C#m7
If you ever leave
F#m7 G#m7 C#m7 Asus
Baby you would take away everything real in my life
**CHORUS 2**
Asus D
And tell me now
A G F#m7 D
How do I live without you, I want to know
A G F#m7 Bm7
How do I breathe without you if you ever go
A/C# F#m7 G
How do I ever, ever survive
Asus Bm7
How do I, How do I, Oh how do I live
**INSTRUMENTAL (Guitar solo)**
Bm7 F#m7 Em7 F#m7 Bm7 F#m7 Bsus
**CHORUS CONT.**
G#m7 C#m7
If you ever leave
F#m7 G#m7 C#m7
Baby you would take away everything, I need you with me
F#m7 G#m7 C#m7 Asus
Baby 'cause you know that you're everything good in my life
**CHORUS 3**
Asus D
And tell me now
A G F#m7 D
How do I live without you, I want to know
A G F#m7 Bm7
How do I breathe without you if you ever go
A/C# F#m7 G
How do I ever, ever survive
Asus D
How do I, How do I, Oh how do I live...
**END**
D A G F#m7 D
How do I live....
D A G F#m7 D
How do I live.... (repeat and fade).
How to play How Do I Live
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.