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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"It's A Great Day 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's A Great Day 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 "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 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 "It's A Great Day To Be Alive". Key of G, 160 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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