That'd Be Alright

by Alan Jackson

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If mon ey grew on hack ber ry trees and (G)time was n’t such a lux u ry, if (G)love was love sick o ver me,

that ’d be al right.

If I could (D)keep the wind in my sails, keep a (G)hold of the ti ger by the tail, a (G)half a ham sand wich in my lunch (Bm7)pail,

that ’d be al right.

Yeah, that ’d be al

(A)right,

that ’d be al right.

If ev ’ry (G)bod y ev ’ry where had a (D)light er load to bear and a (G)lit tle big ger piece of the pie,

we’d be (G)liv in’ us a pret ty good life,

and that ’d be al right.

Hey, go heav y on the good and (A)light on the bad, a (G)hair more hap py and a (D)shade less sad.

(G)Turn all the neg a tive down just a (Bm7)tad;

that ’d be al right.

If my (D)dear ol’ dog nev er got old, if the (G)fam i ly farm nev (D)er got sold, if an (G)oth er bad joke (D)nev er got told,

that ’d be al right.

Yeah, that ’d be

Yeah, that ’d be al

(A)right,

that ’d be al right.

If ev ’ry (G)bod y ev ’ry where had a (D)light er load to bear and a (G)lit tle big ger piece of the pie,

we’d be (G)liv in’ us a pret ty good life,

and that ’d be al right.

Yeah, that ’d be al

(A)right,

that ’d be al right.

If ev ’ry (G)bod y ev ’ry where had a (D)light er load to bear and a (G)lit tle big ger piece of the pie,

we’d be (G)liv in’ us a pret ty good life,

and that ’d be al right.

Yeah, that ’d be and that ’d be al right.

Yeah, that ’d be al

(A)right,

that ’d be al right.

Yeah, that ’d be al

(A)right,

that ’d be al right.

al

(A)right,

that ’d be al right.

Yeah, that ’d be al

(A)right,

that ’d be al right.

that ’d (A)be al (D)right.

That'd Be Alright by Alan Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “That'd Be Alright by Alan Jackson 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 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 "That'd Be Alright" 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 "That'd Be Alright"?
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 "That'd Be Alright" use?
Just 5 chords: A, Bm7, D, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alan Jackson songs work for kids?
Try "DRIVE", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX", "WHERE WERE YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.