People Are Crazy

by Billy Currington

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He This old man and me

were at the bar and we

front were hav in’ us some beers and

swap He pin’ I don’t cares.

know.” We Talk in’ pol i tics,

’bout blonde and red haired chicks,

old dogs and new tricks and like hab its we ain’t kicked.

We talked a bout God’s grace

and all the hell we raised.

said, “These damn Then I heard the old man (Bb)say,

“But “God is great, beer is good,

and peo ple are cra zy.”

He said, “I fought two wars,

been mar ried and di vorced.”

front What brings you to O hi o?

He He said, “Damn if I he, he talked an hour or two

some ev ’ry girl we knew,

what all we ’em through, and But two ol’ boys ’ll do.

We pon dered life and death.

He lit a cig a rette,

said, “These damn Then I things ’ll kill me (Bb)yet.

“But God is great, beer is good,

and peo ple are cra zy.”

The last call was two A.

M.,

I said good bye to him.

I nev er talked to him a gain.

God is great, beer is good,

and peo ple are cra zy.

God is great, beer is good,

and peo ple are cra zy.

People Are Crazy by Billy Currington — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “People Are Crazy by Billy Currington 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 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 "People Are Crazy" 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 "People Are Crazy"?
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 "People Are Crazy" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, F7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Currington songs work for kids?
Try "WALK A LITTLE STRAIGHTER", "MUST BE DOIN' SOMETHIN' RIGHT", "GOOD DIRECTIONS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.