Sure Looks Good To Me

· by Alicia Keys

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(Gsus)(Hoo, (G)hoo,

(Fsus)ooh, (F)hoo.)

(Bb)Yeah,

(C)yeah, (G)yeah.

(Gsus)(Hoo, (G)hoo,

(Fsus)ooh, (F)hoo.)

(Bb)Yeah,

(C)yeah, (G)yeah.

(Bb)Yeah,

(C)yeah, (G)yeah.

(G)Life is cheap,

it (F)bit ter be sweet,

but it tastes good to me.

(G)Take my turn,

there’s (Fsus)crash and (F)burn:

that’s how it’s (C)s’posed to (G)be.

So (Bb)don’t (F)rain

on (C)my pa (G)rade.

(Bb)Life’s too (F)short

to (C)waste one (G)day.

I’m gon na risk it (F)all,

the (C)free dom to (G)fall.

Yes, it sure looks (C)good to (G)me.

(G)Time flies by,

it (F)leaves you be hind:

but take it nat ’ral ly.

(G)Heav en knows

there’s (Fsus)so much (F)more,

that’s more than (C)what we (G)see.

So (Bb)don’t (F)rain

on (C)my pa (G)rade.

(Bb)Life’s too (F)short

to (C)waste one (G)day.

I’m gon na risk it (F)all,

the (C)free dom to (G)fall.

Yes, it sure looks (C)good to (G)me.

Sure looks (F)good to me.

(G)(Hoo, hoo,

(Fsus)ooh, (F)hoo.)

(Bb)Yeah,

(C)yeah, (G)yeah.

(Gsus)(Hoo, (G)hoo,

(Fsus)ooh, (F)hoo.)

(Bb)Yeah,

(C)yeah, yeah.

Deep in my mind I’m se cure, we’re get tin’ by.

Wan na see the light ’fore I die, ’fore I lie in an emp ty space.

The dark ness comes and I been tell in’ my soul, and me and my self, we turn a round, we’re get tin’ old.

But the light ning crash in’, fool ish e mo tions are the bruis es and the beau ty of this mo ment that we’re feel in’.

And I feel like I’m see in’ the world in side of me, but I can (F)tell you that I know it’s get tin’ eas i er to breathe.

There’s a cold in the morn ing, end less e qua tion of who we’ve be come.

It’s a com plex sit u a tion, so (G7)live, love life, give love.

Live, love life, give love.

(F)Live, love life, give love, ’cause who are we, an y way?

So (Bb)don’t (F)rain

on (C)my pa (G)rade.

(Bb)Life’s too (F)short

to (C)waste one (G)day.

I’m gon na risk it (F)all,

the (C)free dom to (G)fall.

Yes, it sure looks (C)good to (G)me.

It sure looks (F)good to (G)me.

I’m tell in’ you, sure looks (F)good to (G)me.

Yeah,

sure looks (F)good to me.

(G)(Hoo, hoo,

(Fsus)ooh, (F)hoo.) Me,

looks good to (G)me.

(Hoo, hoo,

(Fsus)(ooh, (F)hoo.)

(Eb)Yeah,

(C)yeah, yeah.

Sure Looks Good To Me by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sure Looks Good To Me” by Alicia Keys 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 G at 90 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 "Sure Looks Good To Me" 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 "Sure Looks Good To Me"?: 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 "Sure Looks Good To Me" use?: Just 8 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Fsus4, G, G7, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.