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(D)Life ain’t al ways beau ti ful.
Some (D)times it’s just plain (Em7)hard.
Are Well, (D)life can knock you down; it can break your heart.
And I (D)Life ain’t al ways beau ti ful.
You could (D)think you’re on your (Em7)way
and it’s (D)just a dead end road at the end of the day.
But the strug gles make you strong er
and the chang es make you wise.
And hap pi ness has its own way of tak in’ its sweet time.
No, life ain’t al ways beau ti ful.
But (D)Tears know will fall some times.
Hey, Life ain’t al ways beau ti ful, but it’s a (G)beau ti ful ride.
(D)Life ain’t al ways beau ti ful.
Some (D)days I miss your (Em7)smile.
Are you (D)tired of walk in’ all these can lone ly miles?
And I (D)wish for just one min ute ful.
I could (D)see your pret ty (Em7)face.
Yes, it’s (D)I can dream, but life don’t the work that the way.
But the strug gles make me strong er
and the chang es make me wise.
And hap pi ness has its own way of tak in’ its sweet time.
No, life ain’t al ways beau ti ful.
But (D)I know will I’ll be fine.
Hey, life ain’t al ways beau ti ful, but it’s a (G)beau ti ful ride.
And what a (G)beau ti ful ride.
Life Ain't Always Beautiful — Simple Sheet Music
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"Life Ain't Always Beautiful" 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, 92 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 “Life Ain't Always Beautiful”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Life Ain't Always Beautiful"?
- 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 "Life Ain't Always Beautiful" by Gary Allan played in?
- Life Ain't Always Beautiful 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 "Life Ain't Always Beautiful"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Life Ain't Always Beautiful" 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 "Life Ain't Always Beautiful"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Life Ain't Always Beautiful"?
- "Life Ain't Always Beautiful" was originally performed by Gary Allan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Life Ain't Always Beautiful"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, D, E, Em, Em7, Em9, G, Gsus2.
- What other songs by Gary Allan can I play here?
- Try "TOUGH LITTLE BOYS", "EVERY STORM", "Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)". 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 "Life Ain't Always Beautiful". Key of D, 92 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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