Lovely day - Bill Withers

Lovely day

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INTRO
 
E | C#m7 | Am7 | Am7 | C D |
 
VERSE 1: )
When I wake up in the morning, love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind
 
Am7 Bm7
Then I look at you
Am7 Bm7
And the world's alright with me
Am7 Bm7
Just one look at you
Am7 Bm7
And I know it's gonna be
 
REFRAIN:
 
E | C#m7 | Am7 | Am7| C D |
A lovely day ... lovely day, lovely day, lovely day ...
 
VERSE 2:
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
 
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day.....
 
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
 
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day......

How to play Lovely day

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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