Etap to play
Atap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
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
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
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
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
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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.