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The (Dm)tax man’s tak en all my dough, And (F)left me in my (C7)state ly home:
(A7)Laz ing on a sun ny af ter noon.
And I can’t sail my yacht, He’s (F)tak en ev ’ry (C7)thing I’ve got
(A7)All I’ve got’s this sun ny af ter noon.
(D7)Save me, save me save me from this squeeze
I’ve got a (C7)big fat mom ma tryin’ to break (F)me.
And I (Dm)love to live so (G9)pleas ant ly,
(Dm)Live this life of lux u ry.
(F)Laz ing on a sun ny af ter noon
In (Dm)sum mer time,
In (Dm7)sum mer time,
In (Dm)sum mer time,
My (Dm)girl friend’s gone off with car,
(F)gone back to her (C7)ma and pa;
(A7)Tell tales of drunk en ness and cruel ty Now I’m sit ting here
(F)Sip ping at my (C7)ice cold beer,
(A7)Laz ing on a
(D7)Help me help help sail a way,
You give me (C7)two good rea sons why I ought to (F)stay
’Cause (Dm)love to live so (G9)pleas ant ly,
(Dm)Live this life of lux u ry.
(F)Laz ing on a sun ny af ter noon
In (Dm)sum mer time,
In (Dm7)sum mer time,
In (Dm)sum mer time,
My
(A7)Ah
In (Dm7)sum mer time
In (Dm)sum mer time
Sunny Afternon — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sunny Afternon" by The Kinks: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Sunny Afternon”
- Can I sing "Sunny Afternon" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Sunny Afternon" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in F, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sunny Afternon" by The Kinks in?
- The backing track is in F at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Sunny Afternon" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Sunny Afternon"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sunny Afternon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sunny Afternon" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Sunny Afternon"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sunny Afternon"?
- "Sunny Afternon" was originally performed by The Kinks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Kinks are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Kinks: "Waterloo Sunset", "You Really Got Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sunny Afternon" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sunny Afternon" by The Kinks. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sunny Afternon" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sunny Afternon" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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