That Lucky Old Sun
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C/G Am
Up in the mornin', out on the job
Em F C/G C7
Work like the devil for my pay.
F Ab6 C Am
And the lucky old sun ain’t got nothin’ to do
Dm7 G7 C/G
But roll around heaven all day.
C/G Am
Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids
Em F C C7
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
F Ab6 C/G Am
But the lucky old sun, ain’t got nothing to do
Dm7 G7 C/G
But roll around heaven all day
Am Em F C/G
Lord above, can’t you see I’m cryin’
F G C/G
Tears are in my eyes.
Am Em F C/G
Send down a cloud with a silver lining,
Dm7 Ab6 G7
Take me to paradise.
C/G Am
Show me that river, lead me across
Em F C/G C7
Take all my troubles away
F Ab6 C/G Am
And like that lucky old sun, I’ll have nothing to do
Dm7 G7 C C7
But roll around heaven all day.
F Ab6 C/G Am
And like that lucky old sun, I’ll have nothing to do
Dm7 G7 C/G
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/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.