That Lucky Old Sun
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Introdução: Verse
C Am
Up in the mornin', out on the job
C F Dm7 C C7M C7
Work like the devil for my pay
F Dm7 C C/B Fm
But that lucky old sun got nothin' to do
C C/B Dm7 G7 C
But roll around heaven all day
Melody:
C Am
Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids
C F Dm7 C C7M C7
Sweat till I'm wrinkled and gray
F Dm7 C C/B Fm
While that lucky old sun got nothin' to do
C C/B Dm7 G7 C
But roll around heaven all day
Am Em Dm7
Dear Lord above, can't you know
C Dm7 C
I'm pining, tears all in my eyes
Am Em Dm7 C
Send down that cloud with a silver lining
D Dm Dm7 G7
And lift me to Paradise
C Am
Show me that river, take me across
C F Dm7 C C7M C7
Wash all my troubles away
F Dm7 Dm7/G C C/B Fm Bb9
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
C C/B Dm7 G7 C
But roll around heaven all day
Interlude: Am Em Dm7 C D Fm7 C Am Em Dm7 C D Dm Dm7 G7
Am Em Dm7
Dear Lord above, can't you know
C Dm7 C
I'm pining, tears all in my eyes
Am Em Dm7 C
Send down that cloud with a silver lining
D Dm Dm7 G7
And lift me to Paradise
C Am
Show me that river, take me across
C F Dm7 C C7M C7
Wash all my troubles away
F Dm7 Dm7/G C C/B Fm Bb9
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
C C/B Dm7 G7 C
But roll around heaven all day
How to play That Lucky Old Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.