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.
cruel ty 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 to (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 my car, And (F)gone back to her (C7)ma and pa;
(A7)Tell ing tales of drunk en ness and noon.
cruel ty And Now I’m sit ting here He’s (F)Sip ping at my (C7)ice cold beer,
(A7)Laz ing on a sun ny af ter noon.
(D7)Help me help me help me sail a way,
You give me (C7)two good rea sons why I ought to (F)stay
’Cause 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
(A7)Ah
In (Dm7)sum mer time
In (Dm)sum mer time
Sunny Afternon — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Sunny Afternon" by The Kinks: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Sunny Afternon”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sunny Afternon" by The Kinks in?
- The backing track is in Bb 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.
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