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I got a (G)rice (Em)cook in’ in the (C)mi cro wave.
Got a (D)three day beard, I don’t (Em)plan to shave.
And it’s a goof y (D)thing, but I (Em7)just got ta say, hey, I’m a (C)do in’ al (G)right.
Yeah, I think I’ll (Em7)make me some home made (G)soup.
(D)Feel in’ pret ty good and (Em)that’s the truth.
It’s nei ther (D)drink nor drug in (C)duced, no, I’m just (C)do in’ al (G)right.
And it’s a (D)great day to (Em7)be a live.
I know the (Am7)sun’s still (G)shin in’ when I (C)close (G)my (D)eyes.
There’s some (D)hard times in the (Em7)neigh bor hood, but why can’t ev ’ry (G)day be (C)just this (D)good?
It’s been (G)fif teen years since I left home and (D)said good luck to ev ’ry (Em7)seed I’d (C)sown.
Gave it my (D)best and then I (Em7)left it a lone.
Lord, I hope they’re do in’ al (G)right.
Now, I (G)look in the ror and do I A (D)lone wolf there to star in’ (Em7)back at (C)me.
Long in the (D)tooth, and but harm (Em7)left less as can Lord, I guess he’s do in’ al (G)right.
Now, I (G)right.
And it’s a (D)great day to (Em7)be a live.
I know the (Am7)sun’s still (G)shin in’ when I (C)close (G)my (D)eyes.
There’s some (D)hard times in the (Em7)neigh bor hood, but why can’t ev ’ry (G)day be (C)just this (D)good?
Some times it’s lone ly, some times it’s on ly me and the shad ows (G)that fill (D)this room.
Some times I’m fall in’, des p’rate ly call in’, howl in’ at the moon.
Ow ooh
(C)Ow ooh
Well, I might go get me a new tat (G)too or (D)take my old Har ley for a (Em7)three day (C)cruise.
Might e ven (D)grow me a Fu Man (C)chu.
And it’s a (CN.C.)great day (D)to (Em7)be a live.
I know the (Am7)sun’s still (G)shin in’ when I (C)close (G)my (D)eyes.
There’s some (D)hard times in the (Em7)neigh bor hood, but why can’t ev ’ry (G)day be (C)just this (D)good?
It’s a great day to (Em7)be a live.
I know the (Am7)sun’s still (G)shin in’ when I (C)close (G)my (D)eyes.
There’s some (D)hard times in the (Em7)neigh bor hood, but why can’t ev ’ry (G)day be (C)just this (D)good?
It’s a great day to (C)just this (D)good?
(C)Ow ooh
(C)Ow ooh
It's A Great Day To Be Alive — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" by Travis Tritt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 160 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 “It's A Great Day To Be Alive”
- What key is "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" by Travis Tritt played in?
- It's A Great Day To Be Alive 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 "It's A Great Day To Be Alive"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It's A Great Day 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 "It's A Great Day To Be Alive"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It's A Great Day To Be Alive"?
- "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" was originally performed by Travis Tritt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It's A Great Day To Be Alive"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Travis Tritt can I play here?
- Try "MODERN DAY BONNIE AND CLYDE", "ANYMORE", "Foolish Pride". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" by Travis Tritt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.