You Should Be Here

by Cole Swindell

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It’s per fect out side, it’s like God let me dial up the weath (D)er.

Got the whole crew here, I ain’t seen some of them in for ev (D)er.

It’s one of those (Em)nev er for get it, bet ter stop (Cmaj7)and take it in kind of scenes.

Ev ’ry thing’s just right,

yeah, ex cept for one thing:

You should be here,

(G)stand in’ with your arm a round me here;

and (Em)cut tin’ up, crack in’ a cold beer,

say (G)in’ cheers, “Hey, y’ all, it’s sure been a good year.” It’s (D)one of those mo ments

that’s (G)got your name writ ten all o (D)ver it.

And (Em)you know that if I just had one wish,

it’d (G)be that you did n’t have to miss this.

You should be here.

You’d be tak in’ way too man y pic tures on your phone,

show in’ ’em (Em)off to ev ’ry bod (G)y that you know back home,

and e ven some you don’t, yeah.

They say now you’re in a (G)bet ter place, and I would be too if I could see your face.

You should be to miss this.

Oh, you should be here.

You’d be lov (G)in’ this, you’d be freak (D)in’ out, you’d be smil in’.

Yeah, I (D)know you’d be all (C)a bout

what’s go in’ on right here, right now.

God, I wish some how you could be here.

Oh, you should be here.

Yeah, this is one of those mo ments

that’s (G)got your name writ ten all o (D)ver it.

And (Em)you know that if (D)I have just one wish,

it’d (G)be that you did n’t have to miss this.

Oh, you should be here.

You should be here.

You Should Be Here by Cole Swindell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Should Be Here by Cole Swindell 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 68 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 "You Should Be Here" 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 "You Should Be Here"?
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.