Was A Sunny Day
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Intro: C G D7 G
C G
Was a sunny day, not a cloud was in the sky,
D7 Em
Not a negative word was heard, from the people passing by
C G
‘Twas a sunny day, all the birdies in the trees
D7 G
And the radio's singing song, all the favorite melodies
Am D G E
He was a navy man stationed in Newport News
Am D C G
She was a highschool queen with nothing really left to lose
E7 Am D C G
She was a highschool queen with nothing really left to lose
C G
Was a sunny day, not a cloud was in the sky
D7 Em
Not a negative word was heard, from the people passing by
C G
'Twas a sunny day, all the birdies in the trees
D7 G
And the radio's singing song, all the favorite melodies
Am D G E
Her name was Lorelei, she was his only girl
Am D C G
She called him "Speedoo" but his Christian name was Mister Earl
E Am D C G
She called him "Speedoo" but his Christian name was Mister Earl
C G
Was a sunny day, not a cloud was in the sky
D7 Em
Not a negative word was heard from the people passing by
C G
'Twas a sunny day, all the birdies in the trees
D7 G
And the radio's singing song, all the favorite melodies
How to play Was A Sunny Day
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 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.