Some Guys Have All The Luck

· by Rod Stewart

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Some guys have (D)all the luck.

Some guys have (Bm7)all the pain.

Some guys get (Em)all the breaks.

Some guys do (A7)noth ing but com plain.

A (D)lone in a crowd on a bus af ter work ing, (A)I’m have (Bm)dream let it be ing.

The (Em)guy next to me has a (C)girl in his arms, my arms are (D)emp ty.

I (D)How does it feel when the girl next to you says (A)she (Bm)loves in’ the you?

I (Em)Seems so un fair when there’s (C)love ev ’ry where, but there’s that (A)none ing for me.

Some guys have (D)all the luck.

Some guys have (Bm7)all the pain.

Some guys get (Em)all the breaks.

Some guys do (A7)noth ing but com plain.

Woo woo

(D)woo.

Woo woo

(Bm)woo.

(D)Some one to take on a walk by the lake, ger, (A)Lord, have (Bm)some let it be me.

The (Em)Some one who’s shy, for them, (C)some one who’d cry at sad are (D)mov ies.

The (D)know I would die if I ev er found out she (A)was (Bm)fool on the me.

I (Em)You’re just a dream, and as (C)real as it seems, I ain’t that (A)luck ing to y.

Some guys have (D)all the luck.

Some guys have (Bm7)all the pain.

Some guys get (Em)all the breaks.

Some guys do (A7)noth ing but com plain.

Woo woo

(D)woo.

Woo woo

(Bm)woo.

Woo woo

(G)woo.

Woo woo

(Asus)woo.

But if you were (D)here with me,

I’d feel so (Bm7)hap py, I could cry.

You are so (Em)dear to me,

I just can’t (A7)let you say good bye.

Woo woo

(D)woo.

Woo woo

(Bm)woo.

Woo woo (G)woo.

Woo woo (A7)woo.

Woo woo (D)woo.

Woo woo (Bm)woo.

Woo woo (G)woo.

Woo woo (A7)woo.

Woo woo (D)woo.

Some Guys Have All The Luck by Rod Stewart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Some Guys Have All The Luck” by Rod Stewart 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 "Some Guys Have All The Luck" 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 "Some Guys Have All The Luck"?: 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 "Some Guys Have All The Luck" use?: Just 9 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rod Stewart songs work for kids?: Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.