Good To Be Alive

by Phillip Keveren

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Lyrics

Hold (D)on;

is this real ly the life I’m (D)liv ing?

’Cause I don’t feel (G)like I de (D)serve it.

Ev ’ry day that I wake, ev ’ry breath that I take, You’ve the (Bm)giv en.

So right (A)here,

right (Bm)now, (G)this while the sun is shin ing down,

(G)I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, (Bm)love

like I’m on bor rowed (D)time.

It’s good to be a live.

Hold (D)on;

if the life ly that we’ve been (D)giv en is made beau ti (G)ful in the (D)liv ing, and the joy that we get brings ’ry joy to the heart of the (Bm)Giv er, then right (A)here,

right (Bm)now, (G)this is the song I’m sing ing out:

(G)I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, (Bm)love

like I’m on bor rowed (D)time.

It’s good to be a live.

Hold (D)I (A)won’t take it for grant ed, (Bm)I (D)won’t (G)waste an oth er sec ond.

(D)All (A)I want is to give You a (Bm)life (D)well (G)lived to say, “Thank You.”

I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, (Bm)love

like I’m on bor rowed (D)time.

It’s good to be, it’s (Bm)good to be a live.

I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, (Bm)love

like I’m on bor rowed (D)time.

It’s good to be a live.

(D)I (A)won’t take it for grant ed, (Bm)I (D)won’t (G)waste an oth er sec ond.

(D)All (A)I want is to give You a (Bm)life (D)well (G)lived to say, “Thank You.”

Good To Be Alive by Phillip Keveren — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good To Be Alive by Phillip Keveren 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 108 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 "Good To Be Alive" 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 To Be Alive"?
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 Phillip Keveren songs work for kids?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.