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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Sunny Afternon" by The Kinks as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “Sunny Afternon”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Sunny Afternon" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Sunny Afternon" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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