Beautiful Day

by U2
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Lyrics

The heart is a bloom,

shoots (Eb)up through the ston y ground.

But there’s no room,

no space to rent in this town.

You’re out of luck,

and the (Eb)rea son that you had (Bb)to care, the traf fic is stuck

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

tion.

You thought you’d found a (F7sus)friend

to take you (Bb)out ven of this place.

n’t true.

Some one you (F7sus)could (Eb)lend a (Ab)hand in re (Bb)turn all for grace.

It’s a beau ti ful day.

Don’t The sky falls, (Bb)you feel like it’s a beau ti ful day.

Don’t (Eb)let it get a (Bb)way.

You’re on the road,

but you’ve (Eb)got son no you des (Bb)ti na You’re in fic the mud,

and in the (Bb)maze of her i mag i tion.

You love this town, (F7sus)friend

to take you (Bb)e ven if that does n’t true.

Some You’ve been (F7sus)all (Eb)ver (Ab)hand and it’s (Bb)been all o ver.

It’s a beau ti ful day.

Don’t let it get (Bb)a way.

it’s A beau ti ful day.

Don’t (Eb)let it get a (Bb)way.

You’re on the road,

(Gm)Touch me,

(Eb)take me to that (Bb)oth er place.

(Gm)Teach me,

I (Eb)know I’m not a hope less case.

See the world in green and blue.

See Chi na right in front of you.

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

See the tu na fleets clear ing the sea out.

See the Bed ouin (Ab)fires at night.

See the oil fields at first light.

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

Af ter the flood all the (Bbsus)col ors came out.

It was a beau ti ful day.

case.

What you (Bb)don’t have, (F7sus)you don’t (Abmaj7)need it now.

What you (Ebsus2)don’t know, you can (Bb)feel it some how.

What you don’t have, (F7sus)you don’t need (Abmaj7)it now.

You don’t (Ebsus2)need it now.

It’s a beau ti ful day.

Beautiful Day — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Beautiful Day" by U2: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Beautiful Day”

What key is "Beautiful Day" by U2 played in?
Beautiful Day is arranged in the key of Bb 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beautiful Day" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Beautiful Day" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Beautiful Day" by U2. 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 "Beautiful Day" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Beautiful Day" 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.