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Joy bells are ring ing, the (C)song birds are sing ing, and (C)ev ’ry (Am7)one’s (D7)hap py (G7)and (C)gay.
Dull days are o ver, we’ll (C)soon be in clo ver, so pack all (Am7)your trou bles (D7)a (G7)way:
The (C)sun has got his (G7)hat on (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!
The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on, (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.
Now we’ll all be (Dm7)hap (G7)py, (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!
The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.
(E)He’s been tan ning (B7)bath ers out in Tim buc (E)too
(G)now he’s (D)com ing (G)back to (Am7)do the (D7)same to (G7)you.
(C)Jump in to your (G7)sun bath (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!
The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.
The (C)sun has got his (G7)hat on (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!
The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on, (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.
Now we’ll all be (Dm7)hap (G7)py, (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!
The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.
(E)He’s been tan ning (B7)bath ers out in Tim buc (E)too
(G)now he’s (D)com ing (G)back to (Am7)do the (D7)same to (G7)you.
(C)Jump in to your (G7)sun bath (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!
The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.
The (C)-day.
(G)Nev er saw the grass look green er, (A7)nev er saw the sky se (D7)re ner, (B)what a lot of (E7)fun for (C)ev (E7)’ry (Am)one, (D7)sit ting in the sun all (G)day.
All the lit tle boys ex ci ted, (A7)all the lit tle girls de (D7)light ed, (B)what a lot of (E7)sun for (C)ev (E7)’ry (Am)one, (D7)sit ting in the sun all (G7)day.
The (G)What a lot of hap py fac es, (A7)gath ered in o pen (D7)spac es, (B)ev en in the (E7)town we’re (C)turn (E7)ing (Am)brown,
birds are sing ing, (A7)Can ter bu ry bells are (D7)ring ing, (B)pus sy on the (E7)tiles is (C)wreathed (E7)in (Am)smiles, (D7)sleep ing
(G7)day.
The (C)-day.
The Sun Has Got His Hat On — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" by Noel Gay: 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 C, 180 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 “The Sun Has Got His Hat On”
- Can I sing "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" by Noel Gay in?
- The backing track is in C at 180 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 "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" 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 "The Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" 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 "The Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
- "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" was originally performed by Noel Gay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Noel Gay are available?
- Other accompaniments by Noel Gay: "Once You Lose Your Heart", "Once You Lose Your Heart (from Me And My Girl)", "Run, Rabbit, Run". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" by Noel Gay. 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 "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" 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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