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A (C)mil lion young po ets
(G)scream in’ out their (Gsus)words
to a (C)world full of peo ple just (G)liv in’ to be heard.
by (C)Fu ture gen er a tions rid in’ on the (G)high ways that we (Gsus)built.
I (F)hope they have a (G)bet ter un der stand ing,
(G)(check it (C)out.) Go in’ to work on Mon day.
(G)(Check it (C)out.) Got your self a fam ’ly.
(G)(Check it (C)out.) All u til i ty bills have been (Gsus)paid.
(G)You can’t (F)tell your best bud dy that you love him.
(G)(So check it (Am7)out.) Where does our time go?
(Check it (C)out.) Got a brand new house in es crow.
(Check it (C)out.) Sleep in’ with your back
(Em7)to your loved one.
This is (F)all that we’ve (G)learned a bout (G)hap pi ness.
(Check it (C)out.) For got to say hel lo to my neigh bors.
(G)(Check it (C)out.) Some times I ques tion my own be (G)hav ior.
(G)(Check it (C)out.) Talk in’ a bout the girls that we’ve (G)seen on the (Gsus)sly, just to (F)tell our souls we’re still the young li ons.
(G)(So check it (Am7)out.) Get tin’ too drunk on (G)Sat ur days.
(Check (C)it out.) Play in’ foot ball with the kids on Sun days.
(Check it (C)out.) Soar in’ with the ea gles all week long.
And this is (F)all that we’ve (G)learned a bout (G)liv ing.
This is (F)all that we’ve (G)learned a bout liv ing.
(Am7)out.) they’ll have a bet ter un der stand ing.
(Check it (C)out.) May be they’ll have a bet ter un der stand ing.
(Check it (C)out.) May be they’ll have a bet ter un der (Em7)stand ing.
(Check it (F)out.) Hope they have a bet ter un der stand ing.
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Check It Out — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Check It Out" by John Mellencamp: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Check It Out”
- What key is "Check It Out" by John Mellencamp played in?
- Check It Out is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Check It Out"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Check It Out" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Check It Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Check It Out"?
- "Check It Out" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Check It Out"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, Em7, F, G, Gsus4.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "PAPER IN FIRE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Check It Out" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Check It Out" by John Mellencamp. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Check It Out" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Check It Out" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.