If The Good Die Young

by Tracy Lawrence

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(F7)It was Sun day morn ing I was sev en years old, in the back ing yard play ing in a big dred mud hole.

I was all decked out read y for church, had my brand new suit all cov ered in dirt.

(F7)Ma ma hit the ceil ing, she was fit to be tied, in the talk sta ’bout how she’s gon na tan dred my hide.

But The all decked out read y for church, had my brand new suit all cov ered in dirt.

Dad dy was laugh ing when I changed my clothes, said a (C)“Ma ma, leave the boy a were (F)lone.” an y bod y else.” ’Cause if the (Bb)good die young,

if the (F)good die young.

(C)Now our lit tle boy’s tence gon na have a lot of fun ’cause he’s (F)gon na live for ev er if the good die young.

good die young.

Well, I (F7)got a good heart, I would n’t hurt a soul.

But I’m gon na keep rock ing ’til they call that roll.

Old St.

Pe ter’s gon na have to wait.

I’m gon (CN.C.)na go to heav en but I (F)might be late and if the (Bb)good die young,

if the (F)good die young,

(C7)ped al to the met al, let your mo tor run ’cause I’m (F)gon na live for ev er if the good die young.

And if the (Bb)good die young,

if the (F)good die young,

(C7)ped kick out the jams; al, let we’ll have some fun ’cause I’m (F)gon na live for ev er if the good die young.

And if the (F)gon (CN.C.)na live for ev er if the (F)good die young, said I’m gon (CN.C.)na live for ev er if the (F)good die young.

If The Good Die Young by Tracy Lawrence — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If The Good Die Young” by Tracy Lawrence 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 Bb at 140 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "If The Good Die Young" 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 "If The Good Die Young"?
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.