Country

Sunday Morning Coming Down Chords

Kris Kristofferson Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Kris Kristofferson’s classic, melancholic reflection on loneliness and a hangover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Kristofferson’s original recording key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well, I woke up Sunday morning

C G

With no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt

D G

And the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad

C G

So I had one more for desert

D G

Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes

C G

And found my cleanest dirty shirt

D

And I shaved my face and combed my hair

C G

And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 2

G C

Well, I stopped into a church I passed along the way

G D

Well, I went down to the sanctuary

G C

I was hoping to find some people who were praying

G D

They would let me come in and pray with them

G C

They sang a song about the holy ghost

G D

And they talked about the day of rest

G C

Most of the people there were dressed like I was

G D G

Some were worse, but not a one was dressed in their best

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 3

G

On a Sunday morning sidewalk

C G

I’m wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

D

‘Cause there’s something in a Sunday

G C

Makes a body feel alone

G

And there’s nothin’ short of dyin’

D G

Half as lonesome as the sound

C G

On the sleepin’ city sidewalks

D G

Sunday mornin’ comin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (G, C, D). Focus on keeping a steady, relaxed strumming hand to capture the song’s weary, reflective mood.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Kris Kristofferson’s classic, melancholic reflection on loneliness and a hangover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Kristofferson’s original recording key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well, I woke up Sunday morning

C G

With no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt

D G

And the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad

C G

So I had one more for desert

D G

Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes

C G

And found my cleanest dirty shirt

D

And I shaved my face and combed my hair

C G

And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 2

G C

Well, I stopped into a church I passed along the way

G D

Well, I went down to the sanctuary

G C

I was hoping to find some people who were praying

G D

They would let me come in and pray with them

G C

They sang a song about the holy ghost

G D

And they talked about the day of rest

G C

Most of the people there were dressed like I was

G D G

Some were worse, but not a one was dressed in their best

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 3

G

On a Sunday morning sidewalk

C G

I’m wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

D

‘Cause there’s something in a Sunday

G C

Makes a body feel alone

G

And there’s nothin’ short of dyin’

D G

Half as lonesome as the sound

C G

On the sleepin’ city sidewalks

D G

Sunday mornin’ comin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (G, C, D). Focus on keeping a steady, relaxed strumming hand to capture the song’s weary, reflective mood.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Kris Kristofferson’s classic, melancholic reflection on loneliness and a hangover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Kristofferson’s original recording key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well, I woke up Sunday morning

C G

With no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt

D G

And the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad

C G

So I had one more for desert

D G

Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes

C G

And found my cleanest dirty shirt

D

And I shaved my face and combed my hair

C G

And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 2

G C

Well, I stopped into a church I passed along the way

G D

Well, I went down to the sanctuary

G C

I was hoping to find some people who were praying

G D

They would let me come in and pray with them

G C

They sang a song about the holy ghost

G D

And they talked about the day of rest

G C

Most of the people there were dressed like I was

G D G

Some were worse, but not a one was dressed in their best

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 3

G

On a Sunday morning sidewalk

C G

I’m wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

D

‘Cause there’s something in a Sunday

G C

Makes a body feel alone

G

And there’s nothin’ short of dyin’

D G

Half as lonesome as the sound

C G

On the sleepin’ city sidewalks

D G

Sunday mornin’ comin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (G, C, D). Focus on keeping a steady, relaxed strumming hand to capture the song’s weary, reflective mood.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Kris Kristofferson’s classic, melancholic reflection on loneliness and a hangover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Kristofferson’s original recording key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well, I woke up Sunday morning

C G

With no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt

D G

And the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad

C G

So I had one more for desert

D G

Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes

C G

And found my cleanest dirty shirt

D

And I shaved my face and combed my hair

C G

And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 2

G C

Well, I stopped into a church I passed along the way

G D

Well, I went down to the sanctuary

G C

I was hoping to find some people who were praying

G D

They would let me come in and pray with them

G C

They sang a song about the holy ghost

G D

And they talked about the day of rest

G C

Most of the people there were dressed like I was

G D G

Some were worse, but not a one was dressed in their best

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 3

G

On a Sunday morning sidewalk

C G

I’m wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

D

‘Cause there’s something in a Sunday

G C

Makes a body feel alone

G

And there’s nothin’ short of dyin’

D G

Half as lonesome as the sound

C G

On the sleepin’ city sidewalks

D G

Sunday mornin’ comin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (G, C, D). Focus on keeping a steady, relaxed strumming hand to capture the song’s weary, reflective mood.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Kris Kristofferson’s classic, melancholic reflection on loneliness and a hangover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Kristofferson’s original recording key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well, I woke up Sunday morning

C G

With no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt

D G

And the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad

C G

So I had one more for desert

D G

Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes

C G

And found my cleanest dirty shirt

D

And I shaved my face and combed my hair

C G

And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 2

G C

Well, I stopped into a church I passed along the way

G D

Well, I went down to the sanctuary

G C

I was hoping to find some people who were praying

G D

They would let me come in and pray with them

G C

They sang a song about the holy ghost

G D

And they talked about the day of rest

G C

Most of the people there were dressed like I was

G D G

Some were worse, but not a one was dressed in their best

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 3

G

On a Sunday morning sidewalk

C G

I’m wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

D

‘Cause there’s something in a Sunday

G C

Makes a body feel alone

G

And there’s nothin’ short of dyin’

D G

Half as lonesome as the sound

C G

On the sleepin’ city sidewalks

D G

Sunday mornin’ comin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (G, C, D). Focus on keeping a steady, relaxed strumming hand to capture the song’s weary, reflective mood.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Kris Kristofferson’s classic, melancholic reflection on loneliness and a hangover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Kristofferson’s original recording key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well, I woke up Sunday morning

C G

With no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt

D G

And the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad

C G

So I had one more for desert

D G

Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes

C G

And found my cleanest dirty shirt

D

And I shaved my face and combed my hair

C G

And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 2

G C

Well, I stopped into a church I passed along the way

G D

Well, I went down to the sanctuary

G C

I was hoping to find some people who were praying

G D

They would let me come in and pray with them

G C

They sang a song about the holy ghost

G D

And they talked about the day of rest

G C

Most of the people there were dressed like I was

G D G

Some were worse, but not a one was dressed in their best

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Verse 3

G

On a Sunday morning sidewalk

C G

I’m wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

D

‘Cause there’s something in a Sunday

G C

Makes a body feel alone

G

And there’s nothin’ short of dyin’

D G

Half as lonesome as the sound

C G

On the sleepin’ city sidewalks

D G

Sunday mornin’ comin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And smiled and tried to make him understand

C G

It was only that I was feeling

D G

A little tired and a little blue

C G

But I’d smiled and shook the preacher’s hand

D G

And wished somehow that I could be like him

C G

And on the Sunday morning sidewalk

D G

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (G, C, D). Focus on keeping a steady, relaxed strumming hand to capture the song’s weary, reflective mood.