Life Is A Highway

by Rascal Flatts

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Lyrics

Life’s (Bb)like a road cit that you trav el on when there’s (F)one day here and the next day gone.

Some (C)times you bend and some times you stand.

Some times you turn your back to the wind.

There’s a (Bb)world out side ev ’ry dark ened door where (F)blues won’t haunt to you an y more.

Where the (C)brave are free and lov ers soar, come ride with me to the dis lone tant shore.

We won’t hes I i tate to break down the gar den gate.

I’ll There’s be not there when much the time light comes left in.

to Just (G7)day.

tell ’em we’re sur vi vors.

(Dm)Life is a high way.

I wan na (F)ride it all night long.

If (Dm)you’re go in’ my way,

I wan na (F)drive it all (Bb)night long.

Through (Bb)all these road cit ies and all these towns, when it’s (F)in my blood and it’s all a round.

I (C)love you now like I loved you then.

This is the road and these are the hands.

There’s From (Bb)Mo zam bique to those Mem phis nights, the (F)Khy ber Pass to Van cou ver’s lights.

Where the (C)Knock me down, get up a gain, you’re in my blood.

I’m not a lone ly man.

There’s no load I can’t hold.

to Road so rough, this I know.

I’ll There’s be not there when much the time light comes left in.

to Just (G7)day.

tell ’em we’re sur vi vors.

(Dm)Life is a high way.

I wan na (F)ride it all night long.

If (Dm)you’re go in’ my way,

I wan na (F)drive it all (Bb)night long.

Through

(Dm)Life is a high way.

I wan na (F)ride it all (Bb)night long.

If (Dm)you’re go in’ my way,

I wan na (F)drive it all (Bb)night long.

There was a (Bb)dis tance be tween (Dm)you and I.

A mis un der stand ing once, but now we look it in the eye.

There (Dm)ain’t no load that I can’t hold.

(C)Road so rough, this I know.

(Bb)I’ll be there when the light comes in.

Just (G)tell ’em we’re sur vi vors.

(Dm)Life is a high (F)way.

(F)I wan na ride it

(C)long.

If (Dm)you’re go in’ my way,

I wan na (F)drive it all (Bb)night long.

(Dm)Life is a high way.

I wan na (F)ride it all (Bb)night long.

If (Dm)you’re go in’ my way,

I wan na (F)drive it all (Bb)night long.

Life Is A Highway by Rascal Flatts — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Life Is A Highway” by Rascal Flatts 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 90 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 "Life Is A Highway" 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 "Life Is A Highway"?
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 Rascal Flatts songs work for kids?
Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.