Opus - Live Is Life (Karaoke Version with Lyrics) | Ultimate 80s Stadium Anthem 🎤🎸

 Opus - Live Is Life (Karaoke Version with Lyrics) | Ultimate 80s Stadium Anthem 🎤🎸

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[Intro]
 
Am   Dm    Gsus4 G   (x2)
 
Am   Dm    Gsus4 G
   Nanananana        (x4)
 
All together now
 
 
[Chorus]
 
Am      Dm    Gsus4  G
Live (nanananana)
        Am     Dm    Gsus4  G
Live is life (nanananana)
                Am      Dm    G
Labadab dab dab life (nanananana)
         Am    Dm    G
Liiiiiiiife (nanananana)
 
 
[Verse]
 
        Am           F
When we all give the power
   Dm           G
We all give the best
      Am           F
Every minute of an hour
      Dm            G
Don't think about a rest
         Am          F
Then you all get the power
    Dm          G
You all get the best
     Am            Dm
And everyone gives everything
    F               G
And every song everybody sings
 
 
[Chorus]
 
          Am      Dm    Gsus4  G
Then it's life (nanananana)
        Am     Dm    Gsus4  G
Live is life (nanananana)
        Am      Dm    Gsus4  G
Live is life (nanananana)
                Am      Dm    G
Labadab dab dab life (nanananana)
 
 
[Chorus]
 
        C             Dm           Gsus4  G
Live is life, when we all feel the power
        C          Dm               Gsus4  G
Live is life, come on, stand up and dance
        C              Dm             Gsus4  G
Live is life, when the feeling of the people
        C            Dm             Gsus4  G
Live is life, is the feeling of the band, yeah
 
 
[Verse]
 
        Am           F
When we all give the power
   Dm           G
We all give the best
      Am           F
Every minute of an hour
      Dm            G
Don't think about a rest
         Am          F
Then you all get the power
    Dm          G
You all get the best
    Am            Dm
And everyone gets everything
    F               G
And every song everybody sings
 
 
[Chorus] (no guitar)
 
          Am      Dm    Gsus4  G
Then it's life (nanananana)
        Am     Dm    Gsus4  G
Live is life (nanananana)
                Am      Dm    G
Labadab dab dab life (nanananana)
        Am     Dm    Gsus4  G
Live is life (nanananana)
 
 
[Bridge]
 
Life (nanananana)
(nanananana)
(nanananana)
(nanananana)
 
 
Am      Dm    Gsus4  G
Live (nanananana)
        Am     Dm    Gsus4  G
Live is life (nanananana)
                Am      Dm    G
Labadab dab dab life (nanananana)
        Am   Dm    G
Live is life (nanananana)
 
 
[Verse]
 
        Am             F
And you call when it's over
    Dm             G
You call it should last
      Am            F
Every minute of the future
     Dm            G
Is a memory of the past
          Am           F
'Cause we all gave the power
   Dm           G
We all gave the best
    Am            Dm
And everyone gave everything
    F               G
And every song everybody sang
 
 
[Ending]
 
        Am
Live is life

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If there is one song that instantly unites a crowd, it’s "Live Is Life" by the Austrian rock band Opus. Released in 1984 and exploding globally in 1985, this infectious stadium anthem is defined by its legendary, sing-along "Na na na na" chorus. You don’t even need to know the words to feel the pure joy!

At its core, "Live Is Life" is an uplifting celebration of existence, friendship, and living in the moment. With its upbeat tempo, driving rock rhythm, and undeniable positive energy, it quickly transcended borders and languages. It became one of the most recognizable party and sports anthems of the 1980s, echoing through stadiums worldwide.

Whether you're belting it out at a lively karaoke night, cheering in a packed arena, or just singing along on a sunny road trip, this track guarantees a smile. It’s much more than just a nostalgic 80s pop-rock hit; it’s a timeless, universal reminder to celebrate the simple fact that we are alive. It is the ultimate feel-good soundtrack for making memories. So grab your friends, turn up the volume, and let the good vibes roll!