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Lovely Day

· by Bill Withers

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Lyrics

When I wake up in the morn ing, love,

seems and the sun light hurts my face; eyes;

and some thing with out warn ing, love,

al bears hea vy on my mind;

(Cmaj7)then I look at you,

and the world’s al right with me.

(D11)Just one look at you,

and I know it’s (Am7)gon na be

a love ly (E)day, ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love a love ly (E)day.

ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day.)

When the day that lies a head of me

seems im the pos si ble to face; eyes;

when some one else in stead of me

al ways seems to know the way,

(Cmaj7)then I look at you,

and the world’s al right with me.

(D11)Just one look at you,

and I know it’s (Am7)gon na be

a love ly (E)day, ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love a love ly (E)day.

ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day.)

a love ly (E)day.

ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love A love ly (E)day.

ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love A love ly

Lovely Day by Bill Withers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 98 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Lovely Day" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Lovely Day"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Lovely Day" use?: Just 10 chords: Am7, Amaj9, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, Ddom, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bill Withers songs work for kids?: Try "LEAN ON ME", "LEAN ON ME", "AIN'T NO SUNSHINE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.