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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Beautiful Day" by U2 in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Beautiful Day" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Beautiful Day" with hands-separate practice in A at 136 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Beautiful Day"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Beautiful Day" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Beautiful Day"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Beautiful Day" is in the key of A at 136 BPM.

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