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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B
Lovely Day Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B
Lovely Day Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B
Lovely Day Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B
Lovely Day Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · G#m · C#m · F#m · B
Lovely Day Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – B
A – E
E – B
A – E
Chorus
A
B – E
A
B
E – B
A – E
Verse 2
E – B
A – E
E – B
A – E
Chorus
A
B – E
A
B
E – B
A – E
Bridge
A
B – E
A
B
E – B
A – E
Outro
E – B – A – E (×4)
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.