“Geboren um zu leben” — Choir & Piano Sheet Music
The professional SATB choir & piano arrangement of Unheilig’s iconic song — arranged for concert and memorial performance by Paul Lorenz
Edition facts
Geboren um zu leben by Der Graf and Henning Verlage, arranged by Paul Lorenz for SATB choir and piano: 12 pages of music, delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €39.90.
- Instrumentation
- Piano
- Choir
- SATB
- Pages
- 12 pages
- Tempo
- ♩ = 92
- Edition
- 2015
- Format
- PDF, A4, instant download
Read from the PDF you download.
In 94 unbroken weeks on the German charts, “Geboren um zu leben” became the song a generation reaches for when words alone are not enough — and the choir that performs it deserves a score equal to the moment. Unheilig’s meditation on grief and the preciousness of life has become one of the most-requested pieces at memorial services, Gedenkfeiern, and commemorative concerts across the German-speaking world. The Paul Lorenz arrangement preserves every emotional nuance of the original recording while giving the SATB choir room to breathe, phrase, and move an audience.
This is not a transcription. The vocal lines are conceived idiomatically for four-part choir, the piano accompaniment is written for the keyboard — not reduced from an orchestral score — and every page turn has been placed with rehearsal time in mind. MOLA-compliant engraving at 8.5mm staff size, 600 DPI resolution, and measure numbers at every system mean your ensemble can focus entirely on the music from the first reading.
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Choir & Piano
€39.90SATB choir and piano · 12 pages · PDF (A4)
The complete choral edition for conductors and ensemble directors — SATB choir and piano in one twelve-page score, performance-ready from the moment the PDF opens.
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Quality in detail
- MOLA-Compliant Engraving: 8.5mm staff size throughout — legible from the stand for every section of your ensemble, including aging choir members.
- Instant PDF Download: Purchase and rehearse the same day. The complete score is available immediately after checkout, with no account required.
- 600 DPI Master Files: Crisp at any zoom level — print on paper, open on iPad, or share with section leaders without quality loss.
- Rehearsal-Efficient Layout: Measure numbers at every system, audible cues in rests, page turns placed around performance logic — not print economy.
- Licence for Your Ensemble Included: Your purchase licenses this edition for performances by your choir — at concerts, memorial services, and live events. Public performances are reported to your PRO (GEMA/AKM/SUISA, or ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) by the organiser as usual.
- Bespoke Customization: Need a different key, a simplified tenor line, or a children’s voice addition? Contact Paul Lorenz directly — this service is unique in the industry.
Geboren um zu leben sheet music at a glance
| Song | Geboren um zu leben — Unheilig (Der Graf & Henning Verlage), a modern German classic that spent 94 weeks on the charts |
| Arrangement | SATB choir with piano accompaniment |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — three decades arranging for concert and memorial performance |
| Scoring | Complete score, SATB choir with piano — 12 A4 pages, one PDF |
| Difficulty | Grade 3–4 — intermediate to advanced; accessible to well-rehearsed community choirs, rewarding for professional ensembles |
| Engraving | MOLA-compliant, 8.5mm staff size, measure numbers at every system |
| Format | High-resolution 600 DPI PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed arrangement; performances by the purchasing choir licensed; PRO reporting (GEMA/AKM/SUISA or ASCAP/BMI/PRS) by the organiser as usual |
| Price | €39.90 |
Is this edition right for you?
This is the piece a choir reaches for when words alone are not enough. This edition is written for:
- Memorial services and Gedenkfeiern where the text must land with dignity
- Commemorative and anniversary concerts in the German-speaking repertoire
- Community and professional choirs with a confident keyboard player
- Directors who want a performance-ready score rather than a rough transcription
Need a transposition, a simplified tenor line, or an added children’s voice? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.
What you receive
- The full conductor score, engraved for the stand
- Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass engraved together with the piano (no separately extracted parts)
- The piano accompaniment, written for the keyboard, not reduced from an orchestral part — in the same score
- High-resolution PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental
Programming Geboren um zu leben
Place this piece where a programme needs stillness and reflection — often near the close, or as the emotional centre of a memorial concert. Let the piano carry the introduction unhurried, then bring the choir in with room to breathe; the vocal lines are conceived to phrase the way the original recording phrases, so resist the urge to push the tempo. It sits naturally alongside other contemporary German ballads and quieter sacred repertoire, and rewards an ensemble that shapes dynamics with restraint. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.
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Geboren um zu leben sheet music — frequently asked questions
What is included in the download?
One high-resolution PDF of twelve A4 pages: the complete score — SATB choir above a fully written-out piano accompaniment, engraved together. There are no separately extracted voice parts and no separate piano score. A licence for performances by the purchasing choir is included with every purchase.
What is the difficulty level?
Grade 3–4: Intermediate to Advanced. The choral writing is accessible to well-rehearsed community choirs and rewarding for professional ensembles. The piano accompaniment (Grade 4) is idiomatically written for keyboard — not a reduction — and requires confident facility with contemporary harmonic language.
Do I need a performance license?
Your purchase includes the licence for performances by the purchasing choir at concerts, memorial services, and commemorative events — the arrangement rights for your ensemble's use are covered. As usual, the public performance itself is reported to the responsible performing-rights society — GEMA in Germany, AKM in Austria, SUISA in Switzerland (ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) — by the organiser or choir. For commercial recordings or broadcast use, please contact us directly.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization — a capability unique in the industry. Whether you need a key transposition, a simplified tenor or bass line, or an additional children’s voice part, we can tailor this arrangement to your exact requirements. Contact us directly to discuss your needs.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.