Is "Good 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 "Good 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 "Good Life" use?

Just 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other OneRepublic songs work for kids?

Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Good Life

· by OneRepublic

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Lyrics

Woke up in Lon don yes ter day, found my self in the cit y near Pic ca (Em)dil ly.

Don’t real ly know how I got here, I got some pic tures on my phone.

New names and num bers that I don’t (C)know, ad dress to plac es like Ab bey (Em)Road.

Day turns to night, night turns to what (D)ev er we want.

We’re young e nough to say...

(G)Oh, this has got ta be good life.

This has got ta be good life.

This could real ly be a good life, good life.

I say, (G)oh, got this feel in’ that you can’t fight, like this cit y is on fire to night.

This could real ly be a good life, a good, good life.

(C)oh,

(Em)oh.)

To my friends in New York, I say hel (C)lo.

My friends in L.

A., they don’t know where I’ve been for the past few years or so, Par is to Chi na to Col o rad (G)o.

Some times there’s air planes I can’t jump (C)out.

Some times there’s bull sh** that don’t work (Em)now.

We all got our sto ries.

But please, tell (D)me e e e what there’s to com plain a bout.

When you’re hap py like a fool,

let it take you o ver.

When ev ’ry thing is out,

you got ta take it in.

A good, good life.

(C)oh,

(Em)oh.)

Hope less (CN.C.)ly I feel like there might be some thin’ that I’ll miss.

Hope less ly I feel like the win dow clos es so, so quick.

Hope less ly I’m tak ing a men tal pic ture of you now, ’cause hope less ly the hope is we have so much to feel good a bout.

(G)Oh, this has got ta be good life.

This has got ta be good life.

This could real ly be a good life, good life.

I say, (G)oh, got this feel in’ that you can’t fight, like this cit y is on fire to night.

This could real ly be a good life, a good, good life.

(C)oh,

(Em)oh.

(G)Oh,

(C)oh,

(Em)oh.)

To my friends in New York, I say hel (C)lo.

My friends in L.

A., they don’t know where I’ve been for the past few years or so, Par is to Chi na to Col o rad (G)o.

Some times there’s air planes I can’t jump (C)out.

Some times there’s bull sh** that don’t work (Em)now.

We all got our sto ries.

But please, tell (D)me e e e what there’s to com plain a bout.

Good Life by OneRepublic — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Life” by OneRepublic 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 90 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 "Good 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 "Good 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 "Good Life" use?: Just 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other OneRepublic songs work for kids?: Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.