Good To Be Alive

· by Meghan Trainor

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I ain’t try’n’ to think a bout (B7)all my prob lems;

I’m (Bm7)liv ing now,

I’m liv ing now.

I can’t sit and wor ry a (B7)bout the fu ture;

I’m (Bm7)liv ing now,

said I’m liv ing now.

So put your hands up if you feel like (B7)hav ing a (Em)good time.

(Bm7)Put your hands (C)up if you’ve got no (Am)cares at all.

Raise your cups if you’ve got no (B7)work to (Em)mor row.

(Bm7)Put your hands (C)up if you’re read y to (Am)have some (G)fun.

Come on, sing it: Oh,

(B7)oh,

(Bm7)oh, it (C)feels so good to be a live.

Sing it!

Oh,

(B7)oh,

(Bm7)oh, it (C)feels so good to be a live.

From now on I’m gon na wake up ev ’ry day like it’s (B7)Christ mas; I’m gon na cel e brate this life I’m (Bm7)liv ing

from now on.

From now on I’m gon na tell my moth er ev ’ry day I (B7)love her, and tell her thanks for be ing such a good (Bm7)moth er

from now on.

Put your hands Oh,

(B7)oh,

(Bm7)oh, it (C)feels so good to be a live.

It feels good, don’t it, (B7)liv ing your life in this quick mo ment?

And you (Bm7)nev er ev er (C)think it’s gon na go a way, but I swear, I (G)know you’ll wake up one day and say, “Yeah, I got things to (B7)do.

(Em)Yeah, I got moun tains to (Bm7)move.” And it ain’t a bout how sad it could be, it’s a (G)bout how good it should be.

Come on, sing.

It feels good, don’t it?

It feels (B7)good, don’t it?

You on ly got one life; live (Bm7)in the mo ment.

It feels good, don’t it?

It feels good, don’t it?

You on ly got one life; live in the mo ment.

It feels good, don’t it?

It feels (B7)good, don’t it?

You on ly got one life; live (Bm7)in the mo ment.

It feels good, don’t it?

It feels good, don’t it?

You on ly got one life; live in the mo ment.

You on ly got one life.

Come on, sing it!

Oh,

(B7)oh,

(Bm7)oh, it (C)feels so good to be a live.

Good To Be Alive by Meghan Trainor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good To Be Alive” by Meghan Trainor 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 80 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 Meghan Trainor songs work for kids?: Try "NO", "LIKE I'M GONNA LOSE YOU", "LIPS ARE MOVIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.