Beautiful Day

by U2
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Lyrics

The heart is a bloom,

shoots (D)up through (D)the ston y (A)ground.

But there’s no room,

no space to rent (D)in this (A)town.

You’re out of luck,

and the (D)rea son that (D)you had (A)to care, tion.

the traf fic is stuck

and you’re not (A)mov of in’ an y where.

na tion.

You thought you’d found a (E7sus)friend

to take you (A)out ven of that this place.

n’t ring true.

Some one you (E7sus)could lend (D)ver a (G)hand in re (A)turn all for grace.

you.

It’s a beau ti ful day.

Don’t The sky falls.

(A)And you feel like it’s a beau ti ful day.

Don’t (D)let it get a (A)way.

You’re on the road,

but you’ve (D)got son no (D)you des (A)ti na tion.

You’re in fic the mud,

and in the (A)mov of in’ an mag i na tion.

You love this town a (E7sus)friend

to take you (A)out ven of that this place.

n’t ring true.

Some one been (E7sus)all o (D)ver a (G)hand and it’s (A)turn all o ver you.

It’s a beau ti ful day.

Don’t let it get (A)a you way.

like it’s A beau ti ful day.

Don’t (D)let it get a (A)way.

You’re on the road,

(F#m)Touch me,

(D5)take me (Dsus2)to that (A)oth er place.

(F#m)Teach me,

I (D5)know I’m (Dsus2)not a (A)hope less case.

See the world in green and blue.

See Chi na right in front of you.

See the can yons (G)bro ken by cloud.

See the tu na fleets clear ing the sea out.

See the Bed ouin (G)fires at night.

See the oil fields at first light.

See the bird with a (G)leaf in her mouth.

Af ter the flood all the (Asus)col ours came out.

It was a beau ti ful day

(F#m)Touch me,

(D5)take me (Dsus2)to that (A)oth er place.

(F#m)Reach me,

I (D5)know I’m (Dsus2)not a (A)hope less case.

What you (A6)don’t have (B7sus4)you don’t need (Gmaj7)it now.

What you (D)don’t know you can feel it some how.

What you (A6)don’t have (B7sus4)you don’t need (Gmaj7)it now.

You don’t (D)need it now.

It’s a beau ti ful day.

Beautiful Day — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Beautiful Day" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 136 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Beautiful Day

Can I play "Beautiful Day" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Beautiful Day" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Beautiful Day" by U2 played in?
Beautiful Day is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beautiful Day"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beautiful Day" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Beautiful Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beautiful Day"?
"Beautiful Day" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Beautiful Day"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, A6, Asus4, B7, Bm7, C, D, D6, +9 more.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BAD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Beautiful Day"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Beautiful Day" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Beautiful Day"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Beautiful Day" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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