Soak Up The Sun

by Sheryl Crow

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(F5)My friend the (C5)com mun (Bb5)ist

(F5)holds meet ings (C5)in his (Bb5)R V.

(F5)I can’t af (C5)ford his (Bb5)gas

(F5)so I’m stuck here (C5)watch ing T V.

(F5)I don’t have (C5)dig i (Bb5)tal.

(F5)I don’t have (C5)did dly (Bb5)squat.

(Eb5)It’s (F5)not hav ing (C5)what you (Bb5)want.

(F5)It’s want ing (C5)what you’ve (Bb5)got.

(F)I’m

gon na soak up the sun.

I’m gon na tell ev ’ry (Gm)one

(F)to

(Bb)light

en

(C)up.

I’m gon na tell ’em that (F)I’ve

got no one to blame.

But ev ’ry time I feel (Gm)lame

(F)I’m

(Bb)look

in’

up.

I’m gon na soak up the (F5)sun.

I’m gon na (Bb5)soak up the sun.

(F5)I’ve got a (C5)crum my (Bb5)job.

(F5)It don’t pay (C5)near e (Bb5)nough

(F5)to buy the (C5)things it’d (Bb5)take

(F5)to win me (C5)some of (Bb5)your (Bbsus2)love.

(F5)Ev ’ry time I (C)turn a round I’m (Eb5)look in’ up, you’re (Bb)look in’ down.

(F5)May be some thing’s (C)wrong with you that (Ab5)makes you act the (Bb5)way you do.

I’m gon na soak up the (F5)sun

(Bb5)while it’s still free.

I’m gon na soak up the (F5)sun

be fore it (Bb5)goes out on me.

(F5)Don’t have no (C5)mas ter (Bb5)suite

(Eb5)but (F5)I’m still the (C5)king of (Bb5)me.

(F5)You have a (C5)fan cy (Bb5)ride but, ba by, (F5)I’m the one who (C5)has the (Bb5)key.

(F5)Ev ’ry time I (C)turn a round I’m (Eb5)look in’ up, you’re (Bb)look in’ down.

(F5)May be some thing’s (C)wrong with you that (Ab5)makes you act the (Bb5)way you do.

(Ab5)May be I am (Bb5)cra zy, too.

(F)I’m

gon na soak up the sun.

I’m gon na tell ev ’ry (Gm)one (F)to

(Bb)light en

up.

I’m gon na tell ’em that (F)I’ve

got no one to blame.

But ev ’ry time I feel (Gm)lame (F)I’m

(Bb)look in’

(C)up.

(F)I’m

gon na soak up the sun.

I’m gon na tell ev ’ry (Gm)one (F)to

(Bb)light en

up.

I’m gon na tell ’em that (F)I’ve

got no one to blame.

But ev ’ry time I feel (Gm)lame (F)I’m

(Bb)look in’ (C)up.

(F)I,

I’m gon na soak up the sun.

I’ve got my for ty five (Gm)on (D)so (Bb)I

can rock on.

Soak Up The Sun by Sheryl Crow — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Soak Up The Sun” by Sheryl Crow 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 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Soak Up The 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 "Soak Up The 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.