That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

(C)Up in the morn in’,

out on the job,

work like the (F)dev il for my (C)pay.

But that (F)luck y old (C)sun

has (Em)noth in’ to do, (Abaug)but (C)roll ’round (G)heav en all day.

(C)Fuss with my wom an,

toil for my kids,

sweat till I’m (F)wrin kled and gray.

While that (F)luck y old (Dm)sun

has (Em)noth in’ to do, (Abaug)but (C)roll ’round (G)heav en all day.

Good Lord a bove,

can’t you see I’m (C)pin ing,

tears

in my eyes.

Send down that (Em)cloud

(F)with a sil ver (C)lin ing,

(C)lift (G)me

to (D7)pa ra (G7)dise.

Show me that ri ver,

take me a cross

(C)and wash all my (F)trou bles a way.

Like that (F)luck y old sun,

give me (Em)noth in’ to do, (Abaug)but (C)roll ’round (G)heav en all day.

(C)luck y old

(F)sun,

give me (Em)noth in’ to do, (Abaug)but (C)roll ’round (G)heav en all (Fm)day.

That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" by Bob Dylan in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 65 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)”

Why does the accompaniment for "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" by Bob Dylan in?
The backing track is in C at 65 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 "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" 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 "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" 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 "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)"?
"That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bob Dylan are available?
Other accompaniments by Bob Dylan: "Autumn Leaves", "Blowin' In The Wind", "Full Moon And Empty Arms". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) by Bob Dylan, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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