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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"It's A Great Day To Be Alive" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 160 BPM.
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About “It's A Great Day To Be Alive”
- Where are the chord symbols for "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" 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. "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" 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. "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" is in the key of G at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "It's A Great Day To Be Alive"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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