Alright

· by Darius Rucker

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Lyrics

Al right,

al right, yeah, it’s al right,

al right.

Don’t be need er no five (Csus2)walk star res er va tions.

I’ve got spa ghet ti and a cheap bot tle of (D)wine.

Don’t need no con (Csus2)no cert in the cit y.

but it’s I’ve got a ster e o and the (D)best of Pat sy (D)Cline.

Ain’t got no cav i ar, no Dom Pe ri gnon.

But as far as I can see, I’ve got (D)ev ’ry thing I want.

’Cause I got a roof (D)o ver my head, the (Am7)wom an I love lay in’ (C)in my bed.

And it’s al right,

al (C)right.

I got shoes (D)un der my feet, for (Am7)ev er in her eyes star in’ (C)back at me.

And it’s al right

al (C)right.

Yeah, (G)I got all I need,

and (D)it’s al right by me.

May be lat er on we’ll (Csus2)walk down to the riv er,

lay on a blan ket and stare up at tle the (D)moon.

It may not be (Csus2)no French Riv i er a,

but it’s all the a same e to me as (D)long as I’ve got (D)you.

May be a sim ple life, but that’s o kay, yeah.

If you ask me, ba by, see, I’ve I (D)think I’ve got it made.

’Cause I got a roof (D)o ver my head, the (Am7)wom an I love lay in’ (C)in my bed.

And it’s al right,

al (C)right.

I got shoes (D)un der my feet, for (Am7)ev er in her eyes star in’ (C)back at me.

And it’s al right

al (C)right.

Yeah, (G)I got all I need,

and (D)it’s al right by me.

me.

(C)It’s al right by (G)me, yeah, (D)yeah.

When I lay down at night, I (D)thank the Lord a bove

for giv in’ me ev ’ry thing I (D)ev er could dream of.

’Cause I got a me.

Alright by Darius Rucker — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Alright” by Darius Rucker in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 180 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Alright" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Alright"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Darius Rucker songs work for kids?: Try "IT WON'T BE LIKE THIS FOR LONG", "ALRIGHT", "THIS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.