If The Good Die Young

by Tracy Lawrence
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(F7)It was Sun day morn ing I was sev en years old, in the back ing yard play ing in a big dred mud hole.

I was all decked out read y for church, had my brand new suit all cov ered in dirt.

(F7)Ma ma hit the ceil ing, she was fit to be tied, in the talk sta ’bout how she’s gon na tan dred my hide.

But The all decked out read y for church, had my brand new suit all cov ered in dirt.

Dad dy was laugh ing when I changed my clothes, said a (C)“Ma ma, leave the boy a were (F)lone.” y bod y else.” ’Cause if the (Bb)good die young,

if the (F)good die young.

(C)Now our lit tle boy’s tence gon na have a lot of fun ’cause he’s (F)gon na live for ev er if the good die young.

good die young.

Well, I (F7)got a good heart, I would n’t hurt a soul.

But I’m gon na keep rock ing ’til they call that roll.

Old St.

Pe ter’s gon na have to wait.

I’m gon (CN.C.)na go to heav en but I (F)might be late and if the (Bb)good die young,

if the (F)good die young,

(C7)ped al to the met al, let your mo tor run ’cause I’m (F)gon na live for ev er if the good die young.

And if the (Bb)good die young,

if the (F)good die young,

(C7)ped kick out the jams; al, let we’ll have some fun ’cause I’m (F)gon na live for ev er if the good die young.

And if the (F)gon (CN.C.)na live for ev er if the (F)good die young, said I’m gon (CN.C.)na live for ev er if the (F)good die young.

If The Good Die Young — Simple Sheet Music

"If The Good Die Young" 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 Bb, 140 BPM.

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

About “If The Good Die Young

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If The Good Die Young"?
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 "If The Good Die Young" by Tracy Lawrence played in?
If The Good Die Young is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If The Good Die Young"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If The Good Die Young" 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 "If The Good Die Young"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If The Good Die Young"?
"If The Good Die Young" was originally performed by Tracy Lawrence. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Tracy Lawrence can I play here?
Try "FIND OUT WHO YOUR FRIENDS ARE". 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 "If The Good Die Young". Key of Bb, 140 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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