Is "Lucky Man" 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 "Lucky Man"?

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 "Lucky Man" use?

Just 6 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C, E, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Montgomery Gentry songs work for kids?

Try "GONE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Lucky Man

· by Montgomery Gentry

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Lyrics

I have days where I (E)hate my job,

this lit tle town ’em and the (A)whole world, too.

And last Sun day when my (B)Ben gals lost,

Lord, it put me in a (E)bad mood.

saint.

I have mo ments when I curse the rain,

and then com plain when the (A)sun’s too hot.

I look a round at what ev ’ry one has and I for get a bout all I’ve got.

But I know I’m a (E)luck y man.

God’s giv en me a (F#m7)pret ty fair hand.

Got a house and a (A)piece (E)of land, a few (E)dol lars in a (B)cof fee can.

My old truck’s still (E)run nin’ good,

my tick er’s tick in’ like they (A)say it should.

I’ve got (E)sup per in the (F#m7)ov en, a good wom an’s (E)lov in’

and (A)one more day to be my (Bsus)lit tle kid’s dad.

Lord knows I’m a (E)luck y man.

Got some friends who would (E)be here fast,

this I could call ’em an y (A)time of day.

Got a broth er who’s my (B)got my back.

Got a ma ma who I (E)swears a saint.

Got a brand ments new I rod and reel,

and got a full week the (A)off this year.

I Dad a had a close ev ’ry last spring; and it’s a mir a cle he’s still here.

But I know I’m a (E)luck y man.

God’s giv en me a (F#m7)pret ty fair hand.

Got a house and a (A)piece (E)of land, a few (E)dol lars in a (B)cof fee can.

My old truck’s still (E)run nin’ good,

my tick er’s tick in’ like they (A)say it should.

I’ve got (E)sup per in the (F#m7)ov en, a good wom an’s (E)lov in’

and (A)one more day to be my (Bsus)lit tle kid’s dad.

Lord knows I’m a (E)luck y man.

Got some friends who would Lord knows I’m a (E)luck y man.

(Bsus)Oh,

my old truck’s still (E)run nin’ good,

my tick er’s tick in’ like they (A)say it should.

I’ve got (E)sup per in the (F#m7)ov en, a good wom an’s (E)lov in’

and (A)e ven my bad days (B)ain’t that bad.

Yeah, I’m a (E)luck y man.

Lucky Man by Montgomery Gentry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lucky Man” by Montgomery Gentry 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 140 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 "Lucky Man" 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 "Lucky Man"?: 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 "Lucky Man" use?: Just 6 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C, E, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Montgomery Gentry songs work for kids?: Try "GONE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.