Is "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" 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 Five O'clock Somewhere"?

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 Five O'clock Somewhere" use?

Just 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Alan Jackson songs work for kids?

Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

It's Five O'clock Somewhere

· by Alan Jackson

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Lyrics

The sun is hot and that old clock is mov (D)in’ slow

and (A)so am I.

The (D)work day pass es like mo las ses in (Bm)win ter time, hey, but (A)it’s Ju ly.

I’m get tin’ (G)paid by the hou r and (D)old er by the min ute.

My My (A)boss just pushed ca me gon o (D)start ver the lim it.

I’d like to (G)call him some thin’, you I (D)think I’ll just call it a day.

(D)Pour

me some thin’ (G)tall and strong, make it a (A)hur ri cane be fore I go in sane.

It’s on ly half past twelve, but I don’t care.

(CN.C.)It’s five o’ clock (D)some where.

Well, this lunch break is gon na take all af (D)ter noon

and (A)half the night.

To (D)mor row morn in’ I know there’ll ses be (Bm)hell to pay,

hey, but (A)that’s al right.

I’m Ain’t tin’ (G)had a day off now in (D)o ver a year.

min ute.

My Ja (A)mai can va ca me gon o (D)start right here.

lim it.

I’d If the (G)phone’s for me, thin’, you I (D)tell ’em I’ve just sailed a way.

(D)Pour

me some thin’ (G)tall and strong, make it a (A)hur ri cane be fore I go in sane.

It’s on ly half past twelve,

but I don’t care.

(CN.C.)It’s five o’ clock (D)some where.

Well, it’s five o’ clock (D)some where.

I could (Bm)pay off my tab, pour my (G)self in a cab and be (Em)back to work be fore (D)two.

At a (Bm)mo ment like this, I (G)can’t help but won der:

What would Jim my Buf fet (A)do?

I’d say: (D)Pour me some thin’ (G)tall and strong, make it a (A)hur ri cane be fore I go in sane.

It’s on ly half past twelve,

but I don’t care.

And I don’t care.

It’s five o’ clock (D)some where.

It's Five O'clock Somewhere by Alan Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Five O'clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson 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 100 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 "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" 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 Five O'clock Somewhere"?: 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 Five O'clock Somewhere" use?: Just 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alan Jackson songs work for kids?: Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.