On The Sunny Side Of The Street
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Intro
G B7
It's been so long (so long)
C
Long long long time now
Em D7
Since we had a nice night(Since we had a nice night)
Am7 D7 G
I can't wait to ease my mind
verse 1
G B7
Grab your coat, get your hat
C D7
Leave your worries on the doorstep
Em A7
Just direct your feet
Am7 D7 G
To the sunny side of the street
verse 2
G B7
Don't you hear the pitter pat
C D7
And that happy tune is your step
Em A7
Life can be so sweet
Am7 D7 G
On the sunny side of the street
verse 3
G
I used to walk in the shade
C
With my blues on parade
A7
I'm not afraid
D D7
This rover crossed over
verse 4
G B7
If I never had a cent
C D7
I'd be as rich as Rockefeller
Em A7
Gold dust at my feet
Am7 D7 G
On the sunny side of the street
How to play On The Sunny Side Of The Street
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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.