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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Everyday America" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Everyday America"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Everyday America". Key of D, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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