Lovely Day Chords

Etap to play
Atap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B

Lovely Day Chords – Guitar

Bill Withers’ uplifting soul classic about finding joy in a new day. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
When I wake up in the morning, love
A E
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
E B
And there’s something without warning, love
A E
Bears heavy on my mind
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Verse 2

 
E B
When the day that lies ahead of me
A E
Seems impossible to face
E B
When someone else instead of me
A E
Always seems to know the way
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Bridge

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Outro

 
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
 

Practice tip: Master the E, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built on these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lovely Day"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, G#m, C#m, F#m and B.

Is "Lovely Day" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lovely Day" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Lovely Day"?

It was written by Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough, and released in 1977.

Etap to play
Atap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B

Lovely Day Chords – Ukulele

Bill Withers’ uplifting soul classic about finding joy in a new day. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
When I wake up in the morning, love
A E
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
E B
And there’s something without warning, love
A E
Bears heavy on my mind
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Verse 2

 
E B
When the day that lies ahead of me
A E
Seems impossible to face
E B
When someone else instead of me
A E
Always seems to know the way
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Bridge

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Outro

 
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
 

Practice tip: Master the E, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built on these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lovely Day"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, G#m, C#m, F#m and B.

Is "Lovely Day" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lovely Day" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Lovely Day"?

It was written by Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough, and released in 1977.

Etap to play
Atap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B

Lovely Day Chords – Piano

Bill Withers’ uplifting soul classic about finding joy in a new day. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
When I wake up in the morning, love
A E
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
E B
And there’s something without warning, love
A E
Bears heavy on my mind
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Verse 2

 
E B
When the day that lies ahead of me
A E
Seems impossible to face
E B
When someone else instead of me
A E
Always seems to know the way
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Bridge

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Outro

 
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
 

Practice tip: Master the E, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built on these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lovely Day"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, G#m, C#m, F#m and B.

Is "Lovely Day" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lovely Day" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Lovely Day"?

It was written by Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough, and released in 1977.

Etap to play
Atap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B

Lovely Day Chords – Banjo

Bill Withers’ uplifting soul classic about finding joy in a new day. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
When I wake up in the morning, love
A E
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
E B
And there’s something without warning, love
A E
Bears heavy on my mind
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Verse 2

 
E B
When the day that lies ahead of me
A E
Seems impossible to face
E B
When someone else instead of me
A E
Always seems to know the way
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Bridge

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Outro

 
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
 

Practice tip: Master the E, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built on these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lovely Day"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, G#m, C#m, F#m and B.

Is "Lovely Day" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lovely Day" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Lovely Day"?

It was written by Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough, and released in 1977.

Etap to play
Atap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B

Lovely Day Chords – Mandolin

Bill Withers’ uplifting soul classic about finding joy in a new day. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
When I wake up in the morning, love
A E
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
E B
And there’s something without warning, love
A E
Bears heavy on my mind
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Verse 2

 
E B
When the day that lies ahead of me
A E
Seems impossible to face
E B
When someone else instead of me
A E
Always seems to know the way
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Bridge

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Outro

 
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
 

Practice tip: Master the E, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built on these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lovely Day"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, G#m, C#m, F#m and B.

Is "Lovely Day" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lovely Day" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Lovely Day"?

It was written by Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough, and released in 1977.

Etap to play
Atap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B

Lovely Day Chords – Harmonica

Bill Withers’ uplifting soul classic about finding joy in a new day. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
When I wake up in the morning, love
A E
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
E B
And there’s something without warning, love
A E
Bears heavy on my mind
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Verse 2

 
E B
When the day that lies ahead of me
A E
Seems impossible to face
E B
When someone else instead of me
A E
Always seems to know the way
 

Chorus

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Bridge

 
A
Then I look at you
B E
And the world’s alright with me
A
Just one look at you
B
And I know it’s gonna be
E B
A lovely day
A E
Lovely day
 

Outro

 
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
E B A E
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
 

Practice tip: Master the E, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built on these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lovely Day"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, G#m, C#m, F#m and B.

Is "Lovely Day" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lovely Day" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Lovely Day"?

It was written by Bill Withers, Skip Scarborough, and released in 1977.