Everyday America

by Sugarland
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Lyrics

Grew (A)ey up on a tight rope,

learned (A)to smile the e ven (D)when I was (Bm7)fall in’ down.

Dad dy (A)had a hard hand and (Bm7)Ma ma al ways had hope.

he nev And (G)me and my sis he could n’t (A)wait to (CN.C.)get out.

I fell (A)in love out of col lege.

A good (A)dy’s man, but a (D)bad how (Bm7)they like to year.

Vi sions (A)of sug ar plums and (D)box es of (Bm7)ros es, all my (G)girl n’t friends a cried and I was out of (D)here.

Whoa, whoa, (D)ev ’ry bod (Bm7)y’s dream in’ big.

Whoa, whoa, (D)ev ’ry bod (Bm7)y’s just get tin’ by.

That’s how (A)it goes in (D)ev ’ry day (Bm7)A mer i ca.

A lit tle (G)town and a (A)great big (D)life.

Jo (A)ey stares at a tro phy,

took (A)us all the way to (D)State I back (Bm7)in y five.

A dy (A)shin y mo ment a (Bm7)dust ma y ways mind er, he nev er (G)felt and so scared, he nev er (A)felt so (CN.C.)a live.

But now (A)there’s toys in the back yard

and Dad (A)dy’s boys, yeah, you (D)know how (Bm7)they like to fight.

When they (A)of sleep, ar plums he (D)swears they are (Bm7)an gels and he (G)would n’t trade a day for all those Fri day (D)nights.

Whoa, whoa,

(D)ev ’ry bod (Bm7)y’s dream in’ big.

Whoa, whoa,

(D)ev ’ry bod (Bm7)y’s just get tin’ by.

That’s how (A)it goes in (D)ev ’ry day (Bm7)A mer i ca.

A lit tle (G)town and a (A)great big (D)life.

And we can laugh,

we can cry.

We’re all just look in’ for the rea sons why.

We face the dark till (Bm)we see the light.

Ei ther way, it ’ll be al right.

Whoa, whoa,

(D)ev ’ry bod (Bm7)y’s dream in’ big.

Whoa, whoa,

(D)ev (CN.C.)’ry bod y’s just get tin’ by.

That’s how (A)it goes in (D)ev ’ry day (Bm7)A mer i ca.

A lit tle (G)town and a (A)great big (D)life.

A lit tle (G)town and a (A)great big (D)life.

A lit tle (G)town

and a (A)great big (D)life.

Everyday America — Piano Lead Sheet

"Everyday America" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Everyday America

Where are the chord symbols for "Everyday America" 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. "Everyday America" is in D.
What key is "Everyday America" by Sugarland played in?
Everyday America is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Everyday America"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Everyday America" 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 "Everyday America"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Everyday America"?
"Everyday America" was originally performed by Sugarland. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Everyday America"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, G.
What other songs by Sugarland can I play here?
Try "ALL I WANT TO DO", "STUCK LIKE GLUE", "ALREADY GONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Everyday America" 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. "Everyday America" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Everyday America"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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