Best Day Of My Life

by American Authors

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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

I (CN.C.)had a dream so big and loud, I jumped so high I touched the clouds.

Woah oh oh oh oh oh.

(Woah oh oh oh oh oh.) I (D)stretched my hands out to the sky, we danced with mon sters through the night.

(G)Woah oh oh oh oh oh.

(Woah oh oh oh oh oh.) I’m (CN.C.)nev er gon na look back, whoa.

I’m nev er gon na give it up.

No, please don’t wake me now.

(Two, three, four.) (D)Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

This is gon na be the best day of my (Gmaj7)life.

My life.

(D)Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

This is gon na be the best day of my (Gmaj7)life.

My life.

(D)Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

(Gmaj7)Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

I (D)howled at the moon with friends and then the sun came crash ing in.

(G)Woah oh oh oh oh oh.

(Woah oh oh oh oh oh.) But (D)all the pos si bi li ties, no li mits, just e pi pha nies.

(G)Woah oh oh oh oh oh.

(Woah oh oh oh oh oh.) I’m (Bm)nev er gon na look back, whoa.

I’m (D)nev er gon na give it up.

No, (G)just don’t wake me now.

(D)Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

This is gon na be the best day of my (Gmaj7)life.

My life.

(D)Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

This is gon na be the best day of my (Gmaj7)life.

My life.

(D)Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

(Gmaj7)Ooh, ooh, ooh, (CN.C.)ooh.

(D)I hear it call ing out side my win dow.

I feel it in my soul.

(Soul.) And the stars were burn ing so bright.

The sun was out ’til mid night.

I say we lose con trol.

(Con trol.)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

This is gon na be, this is gon na be, this is gon na be the best day of my (Gmaj7)life.

Ev ’ry thing is look ing up.

Ev ’ry bo dy up now.

This is gon na be the best day of my (Gmaj7)life.

My life.

Best Day Of My Life by American Authors — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Best Day Of My Life by American Authors 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 D at 100 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with Alberti bass — your left hand will roll through broken-chord patterns under each of the five chords (D, G, Bm, C, and Gmaj7), and at 100 BPM you have just enough time to land each shape cleanly without rushing. The transition to watch is Bm to C: the roots are only a half step apart, but the chord shapes feel quite different under your fingers, so isolate that change and loop it slowly until it's automatic. Start hands-separate — get the left-hand Alberti pattern steady like a heartbeat before adding the right-hand melody on top. Once you combine hands, you may notice your rhythm wants to drag during the Gmaj7 sections; keep your internal pulse locked and count evenly. A common stumble is tensing up on the upbeat hits in the melody, so stay relaxed through your wrists. This is the piece that'll make Alberti bass feel like second nature — once it clicks here, it transfers everywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Best Day Of My Life" 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 "Best Day Of My Life"?
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.
How many chords does "Best Day Of My Life" use?
Just 5 chords: Bm, C, D, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other American Authors songs work for kids?
Try "BEST DAY OF MY LIFE", "Best Day Of My Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.