But It's Alright

by Huey Lewis & The News

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(A)You don’t know

how (A)I feel.

say,

You’ll (A)nev er know

how (A)I feel.

me

(A)When I need ed you (Bm)to (A)come a round,

you’d (A)al ways try to (C#m)ry to (A)put me down.

(C#m)Well, (Bm)I (C#m7)know, tell in’ girl,

be (Bm7)lieve me when I say that (C#m7)you by,

are (Bm7)sure ly, sure ly gon na (E)pay.

Girl, but (A)it’s al right,

(Bm)al (A)right, girl.

You keep (A)hurt in’ me,

but (A)it’s al right.

(Bm)Hey, now (A)One one day

I (A)you’ll see say,

you’ll (A)nev er find

a (A)guy like pay,

(A)who’ll love you you right (Bm)both (A)day and night.

You’ll (A)nev er have in (C#m)ry ’cause (A)it’s al right.

(C#m)Oh, (Bm)but (C#m7)I’m hate in’ you, and (Bm7)I know that it’s true that (C#m7)I by, was (Bm7)n’t made to what on ly (E)you.

Girl, but (A)it’s al right,

(Bm)al (A)right, girl.

You keep (A)hurt in’ me,

but (A)it’s al right.

(Bm)Hey, now (A)it’s al right, (C#m)oh, (Bm)yeah.

Oh,

(C#m7)oh, yeah

my, my, my (C#m7)ba by,

I said (A)it’s al right,

al (A)right girl.

(C#m)Hey, (Bm)now (A)it’s al right,

al (A)right, girl.

(A)right, girl.

(C#m)You (Bm)are (A)pay in’ now,

but (A)it’s al right.

(A)Good bye, love,

(Bm)good (A)bye, girl.

(Bm)You’re (A)pay in’ now,

but (A)it’s al right.

(A)Good bye, love,

(Bm)good (A)bye, girl.

(Bm)You’re (A)it’s al right.

But It's Alright by Huey Lewis & The News — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “But It's Alright” by Huey Lewis & The News 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 A at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "But It's 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 "But It's 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.
How many chords does "But It's Alright" use?
Just 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#m, C#m7, E. Take it one section at a time.
What other Huey Lewis & The News songs work for kids?
Try "THE POWER OF LOVE", "HIP TO BE SQUARE", "DOIN' IT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.