Saturday Sun

· by Vance Joy

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(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun.

I (G)met some one out on the West Coast.

I (G)got ta get back, I can’t let this go.

(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun.

I (D)met some one.

Don’t care what it costs,

no ray of sun light’s ev er (C)lost.

So tired of (Em)sleep in’ a lone, (G)so tired of eat in’ a (D)lone.

I need to (C)ask her (Em)what’s go in’ on.

Are (G)we go in’ strong?

She felt like (Em)rest in’ her head, my (G)shoul der was the per fect (D)height.

We fit so (C)right, soft er, so (Em)what’s go in’ on?

’Cause (G)I’ve been un done.

Oh, The long each drive, the coast line.

She Look in’ (D)out at first light.

Am I still on her mind?

I’ve been un (G)done.

(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun.

I (D)met some one out on the West Coast.

I (G)got ta get back, I can’t let this go.

(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun.

I (D)met some one.

Don’t care what it costs,

no ray of sun light’s ev er (C)lost,

ev er (C)lost.

Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

And still the (Em)mem ’ry’s right there.

my (G)She put the breeze in my (D)hair.

No kiss was (C)right, soft er, so (Em)soft er than this.

I’m (G)read in’ her lips.

Oh, The long each line the I read.

She left her (D)books in my bed and her song in my head.

I’ve been un (G)done.

(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun.

I (D)met some one out on the West Coast.

I (G)got ta get back, I can’t let this go.

(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun.

I (D)met some one.

Don’t care what it costs,

no ray of sun light’s ev er (C)lost,

ev er (C)lost.

Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

(D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

(C)Oh,

ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

(C)Oh,

ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

(C)lost,

ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun, ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun.

I (D)met some one.

(C)Oh,

(Em)Sat ur day sun, ba, ba, (D)ba, ba, ba, ba.

Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba.

Saturday Sun by Vance Joy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Saturday Sun” by Vance Joy 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 Db at 190 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 "Saturday Sun" 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 "Saturday Sun"?: 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 "Saturday Sun" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, C, D, Db, Eb, Em, Fm, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Vance Joy songs work for kids?: Try "MESS IS MINE", "LAY IT ON ME", "RIPTIDE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.