Good To Be Alive

by Phillip Keveren
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Lyrics

Hold (D)on;

is this real ly the life I’m (D)liv ing?

’Cause I don’t feel (G)like I de (D)serve it.

Ev ’ry day that I wake, ev ’ry breath that I take, You’ve the (Bm)giv en.

So right (A)here,

right (Bm)now,

while the sun is shin ing down,

(G)I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, (Bm)love

like I’m on bor rowed (D)time.

It’s good to be a live.

Hold (D)on;

if the life ly that we’ve been (D)giv en is made beau ti (G)ful in the (D)liv ing, and the joy that we get brings ’ry joy to the heart of the (Bm)Giv er, then right (A)here,

right (Bm)now,

is the song I’m sing ing out:

(G)I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, (Bm)love

like I’m on bor rowed (D)time.

It’s good to be a live.

Hold (D)I (A)won’t take it for grant ed, (Bm)I (D)won’t (G)waste an oth er sec ond.

(D)All (A)I want is to give You a (Bm)life (D)well (G)lived to say, “Thank You.”

I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, (Bm)love

like I’m on bor rowed (D)time.

It’s good to be, it’s (Bm)good to be a live.

I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, (Bm)love

like I’m on bor rowed (D)time.

It’s good to be a live.

(D)I (A)won’t take it for grant ed, (Bm)I (D)won’t (G)waste an oth er sec ond.

(D)All (A)I want is to give You a (Bm)life (D)well (G)lived to say, “Thank You.”

Good To Be Alive — Simple Sheet Music

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"Good To Be Alive" 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, 108 BPM.

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

About “Good To Be Alive”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Good To Be Alive"?
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 "Good To Be Alive" by Phillip Keveren played in?
Good To Be Alive 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 "Good To Be Alive"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Good To Be Alive" 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 "Good To Be Alive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Good To Be Alive"?
"Good To Be Alive" was originally performed by Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". 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 "Good To Be Alive". Key of D, 108 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.