Is "Mr. Blue Sky" 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 "Mr. Blue Sky"?

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 "Mr. Blue Sky" use?

Just 11 chords: A, A7, Bb, Db, Dm, Eb, Em, Em7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Electric Light Orchestra songs work for kids?

Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Mr. Blue Sky

· by Electric Light Orchestra

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Lyrics

(F)Sun is shin in’ in the sky, there ain’t a (Em7)cloud (A)in sight.

It’s stopped (G)rain in’, ev ’ry bod y’s in a play and don’t you know it’s a beau ti ful new day.

(Hey, hey.)

(F)Run nin’ down the av e nue, wel see how the (Em7)sun (A)shines (Dm)bright ly in the cit y, on the (Em)streets where once was (A)pit y.

Mis ter Blue Sky is (Bb)liv ing here to day.

(Hey, hey.)

Mis ter Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide a way for (Gm)so long.

Where did (Eb)we go wrong?

Mis ter Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide a way for (Gm)so long.

Where did (Eb)we go wrong?

(F)Sun is shin in’ in the sky, there ain’t a (Em7)cloud (A)in sight.

It’s stopped (G)rain in’, ev ’ry bod y’s in a play and don’t you know it’s a beau ti ful new day.

(Hey, hey.)

(F)Hey you with the pret ty face, wel come to the (Em7)hu (A)man (Dm)race, a cel e bra tion.

Mis ter (Em)Blue Sky’s up there (A)wait in’ and to day is the (Bb)day we’ve wait ed for.

(Ah, ah.)

Mis ter Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide a way for (Gm)so long.

Where did (Eb)we go wrong?

Mis ter Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide a way for (Gm)so long.

Where did (Eb)we go wrong?

(Dm)Hey there (F)Mis ter Blue, (Bb)we’re so pleased to (F)be with you.

(Gm)Look a round see (F)what you do; (Eb)ev ’ry bod y (Bb)smiles at you.

(Dm)Hey there (F)Mis ter Blue, (Bb)we’re so pleased to (F)be with you.

(Gm)Look a round see (F)what you do; (Eb)ev ’ry bod y (Bb)smiles at you.

(F)Mis ter Blue Sky,

(Em7)Mis (A)ter (Dm)Blue

(G)Sky,

(A)Mis ter (Bb)Blue

(Bb)Sky.

(F)Mis ter Blue, you did it right, but soon comes (Em7)Mis (A)ter Night.

Creep in’ o ver, now his hand is on your shoul der.

Nev er mind, I’ll re mem ber you this, I’ll re mem ber you this (Dm)way.

Mis ter Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide a way for (Gm)so long.

Where did (Eb)we go wrong?

(Dm)Hey there (F)Mis ter Blue, (Bb)we’re so pleased to (F)be with you.

(Gm)Look a round see (F)what you do; (Eb)ev ’ry bod y (Bb)smiles at you.

Ba ba ba ba ba ba.

Ba ba ba ba ba ba (Eb)ba

(Bb)ba.

Ba ba ba ba ba ba.

Ba ba ba ba ba ba (Eb)ba

(Bb)ba.

(Eb)ba

(Bb)ba.

Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra 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 Bb at 180 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 "Mr. Blue Sky" 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 "Mr. Blue Sky"?: 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 "Mr. Blue Sky" use?: Just 11 chords: A, A7, Bb, Db, Dm, Eb, Em, Em7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Electric Light Orchestra songs work for kids?: Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.