Today Is Gonna Be A Great Day

by Danny Jacob

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Lyrics

There’s a (Bb)hun dred and four days of (F)sum mer va ca tion and (Gm)school comes a long just to (Dm)end it.

So the (Bb)an nu al prob lem for (F)our gen er a tion is (G)find ing a good way to (C)spend it.

Like may be build ing a rock et or fight ing a mum my or (G)climb ing up the Eif fel Tower!

Dis (C7)cov er ing some thing that does n’t ex ist, or (F)giv ing a mon key a shower!

Surf ing tid al waves, cre at ing na no bots, or (G)lo cat ing Frank en stein’s brain,

find ing a do do bird, paint ing a con ti nent, or (C)driv ing our sis ter in sane!

(F)This could pos sib ly be the best day (Bb)ev er.

And the (F)fore cast says that to mor row will like ly be a (Bb)mil lion and six times (C)bet ter.

So (Bb)make ev ’ry min ute (C)count.

Jump up, jump (F)in, and seize the day.

Let’s make sure that in ev ’ry sin gle pos si ble (C)way, to (C)day is gon na be a great (F)day.

To (Bb)day is gon na (C)be a great (F)day!

Today Is Gonna Be A Great Day by Danny Jacob — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Today Is Gonna Be A Great Day” by Danny Jacob 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 220 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Today Is Gonna Be A Great Day" 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 "Today Is Gonna Be A Great Day"?
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.