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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Check It Out" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Check It Out" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Check It Out" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Check It Out" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Check It Out" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Check It Out"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.