There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

· by They Might Be Giants

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Lyrics

(Dm7)There’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(Dm7)shin ing (G7)at the (Dm7)end of (G)ev ’ry (C)day.

(Dm7)There’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful (E7)to (Am)mor row

and to (D7)mor row’s just a dream a (G7)way.

(C)Man has a (C7)dream and (F)that’s the start; he (C)fol lows his (C7)dream with (F)mind and heart.

And (E7sus)when (E7)it be comes a re (Am)al i ty, it’s a (D7)dream come true for (Fm6)you and (G7)me!

So there’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(G7)shin ing at the end of ev (E7)’ry (Am)day,

there’s a (F)great big (F#dim)beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(D7)just a (Fm6)dream (G7)a (C)way.

(Dm7)There’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(Dm7)shin ing (G7)at the (Dm7)end of (G)ev ’ry (C)day.

(Dm7)There’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful (E7)to (Am)mor row

and to (D7)mor row’s just a dream a (G7)way.

(C)Man has a (C7)dream and (F)that’s the start; he (C)fol lows his (C7)dream with (F)mind and heart.

And (E7sus)when (E7)it be comes a re (Am)al i ty, it’s a (D7)dream come true for (Fm6)you and (G7)me!

So there’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(G7)shin ing at the end of ev (E7)’ry (Am)day,

there’s a (F)great big (F#dim)beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(D7)just a (Fm6)dream (G7)a (C)way.

(Dm7)There’s a (C)way.

There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow by They Might Be Giants — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” by They Might Be Giants 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 C at 160 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 "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" 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 "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"?: 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 "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" use?: Just 12 chords: A7, Am, C, C#dim, C7, D7, Dm7, E7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other They Might Be Giants songs work for kids?: Try "BOSS OF ME", "Hot Dog! (arr. Phillip Keveren)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.