Fat Old Sun
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Intro G
G D
When the fat old sun in the sky is falling
F C G
Summer evening birds are calling
G D
Summer sunday and a year
F C G G
The sound of music in my ears
G D F C
Distant bells, new mown grass smells so sweet
G D F C G
By the river holding hands, roll me up and lay me down
C Bm Am7
And if you sit, don't make a sound.
G
Pick your feet up off the ground
C Bm Am7
And if you hear as the warm night falls
Dm
The silver sound from a time so strange
Gm Dm
Sing to me, Sing to me
F D G
G D
When that fat old sun in the sky is falling
F C G
Summer evening birds are calling
G D
Children's laughter in my ears
F C G
The last sunlight disappears
C Bm Am7
And if you sit, don't make a sound
G
Pick your feet up off the ground
C Bm Am7
And if you hear as the warm night falls
Dm
The silver sound from a time so strange,
Gm Dm
Sing to me, Sing to me
F D G
G (Solo)
When that fat old sun...
G D F C
How to play Fat Old Sun
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.