Is "It's A Great Day 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 "It's A Great Day 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.

How many chords does "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" use?

Just 8 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, D, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Travis Tritt songs work for kids?

Try "MODERN DAY BONNIE AND CLYDE", "ANYMORE", "Foolish Pride". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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It's A Great Day To Be Alive

· by Travis Tritt

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Lyrics

I got a (G)rice (Em)cook in’ in the (C)mi cro wave.

Got a (D)three day beard, I don’t (Em)plan to shave.

And it’s a goof y (D)thing, but I (Em7)just got ta say, hey, I’m a (C)do in’ al (G)right.

Yeah, I think I’ll (Em7)make me some home made (G)soup.

(D)Feel in’ pret ty good and (Em)that’s the truth.

It’s nei ther (D)drink nor drug in (C)duced, no, I’m just (C)do in’ al (G)right.

And it’s a (D)great day to (Em7)be a live.

I know the (Am7)sun’s still (G)shin in’ when I (C)close (G)my (D)eyes.

There’s some (D)hard times in the (Em7)neigh bor hood, but why can’t ev ’ry (G)day be (C)just this (D)good?

It’s been (G)fif teen years since I left home and (D)said good luck to ev ’ry (Em7)seed I’d (C)sown.

Gave it my (D)best and then I (Em7)left it a lone.

Lord, I hope they’re do in’ al (G)right.

Now, I (G)look in the ror and do I A (D)lone wolf there to star in’ (Em7)back at (C)me.

Long in the (D)tooth, and but harm (Em7)left less as can Lord, I guess he’s do in’ al (G)right.

Now, I (G)right.

And it’s a (D)great day to (Em7)be a live.

I know the (Am7)sun’s still (G)shin in’ when I (C)close (G)my (D)eyes.

There’s some (D)hard times in the (Em7)neigh bor hood, but why can’t ev ’ry (G)day be (C)just this (D)good?

Some times it’s lone ly, some times it’s on ly me and the shad ows (G)that fill (D)this room.

Some times I’m fall in’, des p’rate ly call in’, howl in’ at the moon.

Ow ooh

(C)Ow ooh

Well, I might go get me a new tat (G)too or (D)take my old Har ley for a (Em7)three day (C)cruise.

Might e ven (D)grow me a Fu Man (C)chu.

And it’s a (CN.C.)great day (D)to (Em7)be a live.

I know the (Am7)sun’s still (G)shin in’ when I (C)close (G)my (D)eyes.

There’s some (D)hard times in the (Em7)neigh bor hood, but why can’t ev ’ry (G)day be (C)just this (D)good?

It’s a great day to (Em7)be a live.

I know the (Am7)sun’s still (G)shin in’ when I (C)close (G)my (D)eyes.

There’s some (D)hard times in the (Em7)neigh bor hood, but why can’t ev ’ry (G)day be (C)just this (D)good?

It’s a great day to (C)just this (D)good?

(C)Ow ooh

It's A Great Day To Be Alive by Travis Tritt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's A Great Day To Be Alive” by Travis Tritt 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 160 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 "It's A Great Day 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 "It's A Great Day 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.
How many chords does "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" use?: Just 8 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, D, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Travis Tritt songs work for kids?: Try "MODERN DAY BONNIE AND CLYDE", "ANYMORE", "Foolish Pride". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.