It's Good To Be King

by Tom Petty

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Lyrics

It’s good to be (Em)king

if just for a while,

get to be there in vel vet,

yeah, to give ’em a smile.

It’s good to get high

and nev er come (Am)down.

It’s good to be (D)king ners.

of your own lit tle (Em)town.

Yeah, the world

would swing,

oh, if I

were (G)king.

Can I help it if I

still (A)dream time to time?

It’s good to be (Em)king

and have your own way,

get It feel ing of peace vet,

at the end of the day.

When your bull dog barks,

your ca nar y (Am)sings,

you’re out there with (D)king, ners.

of It’s good to be (Em)king.

Yeah, Yeah, I’ll

be king

oh, when dogs

get (G)wings.

Can I help it if I

still (A)dream time to time?

It’s good to be

It’s, good to be (Em)pays.

Ex cuse me if I

have some place in my mind

where I go time to time.

It's Good To Be King by Tom Petty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Good To Be King” by Tom Petty 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 E at 76 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 Good To Be King" 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 Good To Be King"?
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 Good To Be King" use?
Just 7 chords: A, Am, Asus4, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Petty songs work for kids?
Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.