Is "Good Time" 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 Time"?

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 Time" use?

Just 6 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, C, Cm, Eb. Take it one section at a time.

What other Owl City songs work for kids?

Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "PLANT LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Good Time

· by Owl City

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Lyrics

(Bb)Ha.

Whoa,

oh.

It’s al ways (Cm)a good time.

Whoa,

oh.

It’s al ways (Cm)a good time, babe.

Woke (Eb)up on (Bb)the right side (Cm)of the bed.

What’s (Eb)up with (Bb)this Prince song (Cm)in side my head?

Hands (Eb)up if (Bb)you’re down to (Cm)get down to night.

(Bb)’Cause it’s al ways a (CN.C.)good time.

Slept (Eb)in all (Bb)my clothes like (Cm)I did n’t care.

Hopped (Eb)in to (Bb)a cab, take (Cm)me an y where.

Let’s I’m in if you’re down to (Cm)get down to night.

(Bb)’Cause it’s al ways a (CN.C.)good time.

(Eb)Good morn ing and (Bb)good (Cm)night,

(Eb)I wake up at (Bb)twi (Cm)light.

(Eb)It’s gon na be (Bb)al (Cm)right.

(Ab)We don’t e (Eb)ven have to try; it’s al ways a (CN.C.)good time.

Whoa, oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh.

Whoa,

oh, it’s al ways (Cm)a good time.

Whoa,

oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh.

(Ab)We don’t e (Eb)ven have to try; it’s al ways a (Bb)good time.

It’s al ways (Cm)a good time.

Whoa,

oh.

Freaked (Eb)out, dropped (Bb)my phone in (Cm)the pool a gain.

Checked (Eb)out of (Bb)my room, hit (Cm)the A T M.

Let’s hang out if you’re down to (Cm)get down to night.

(Bb)’Cause it’s al ways a (CN.C.)good time.

(Eb)Good morn ing and (Bb)good (Cm)night,

(Eb)I wake up at (Bb)twi (Cm)light.

(Eb)It’s gon na be (Bb)al (Cm)right.

(Ab)We don’t e (Eb)ven have to try; it’s al ways a (CN.C.)good time.

Whoa,

oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh.

Whoa,

oh, it’s al ways (Cm)a good time.

Whoa,

oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh.

(Ab)We don’t e (Eb)ven have to try; it’s al ways a (Bb)good time.

It’s al ways (Cm)a good time.

Whoa, oh.

it’s al ways a (Bb)good time.

Whoa, oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh.

Whoa, oh, it’s al ways (Cm)a good time.

Whoa, oh, oh, oh, (Cm)oh.

(Ab)We don’t e (Eb)ven have to try; it’s al ways a good time.

(Ab)Does n’t mat ter (Eb)when; (Bb)it’s al ways a (Cm)good time then.

(Ab)Does n’t mat ter (Eb)where; (Bb)it’s al ways a (Cm)good time there.

(Ab)Does n’t mat ter (Eb)when; (Bb)it’s al ways a (Cm)good time then.

(Bb)It’s al ways a good time!

it’s al ways a (Bb)good time.

Good Time by Owl City — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Time” by Owl City 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 Ab at 125 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 Time" 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 Time"?: 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 Time" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, C, Cm, Eb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Owl City songs work for kids?: Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "PLANT LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.