What key is "Come Sunday" in?

"Come Sunday" by Duke Ellington is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Come Sunday" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Come Sunday" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Come Sunday" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?

Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F7)Ooh,

ooh.

Come (C9)Sun day, oh, come (F9)Sun day, that’s the (Eb)day.

(F7)Lord, Dear Lord a (Eb9)bove:

God Al (D7)might y, God of (G7)love,

(Cm9)please look down and (F7)see my peo ple (Bb)through.

(F7)Lord, Dear Lord a (Eb9)bove:

God Al (D7)might y, God of (G7)love,

(Cm9)please look down and (F7)see my peo ple (Bb)through.

(D7)I be (Eb7)lieve that (D7)God put sun and (Gm)moon up in the (C9)sky.

(Cm7)I don’t mind as the would (G)gray them skies, unto ’cause they’re just clouds pass ing by.

and by.

(F7)Lord, Dear Lord a (Eb9)bove:

God Al (D7)might y, God of (G7)love,

(Cm9)please look down and (F7)see my peo ple (Bb)through.

(D7)Heav en (Eb7)is a (D7)good ness time, a (Gm)bright er light on (C9)high.

(Cm7)Do unto others as you would (G)have them do unto you and have a bright er by and by.

(F7)Lord, Dear Lord a (Eb9)bove:

God Al (D7)might y, God of (G7)love,

(Cm9)please look down and (F7)see my peo ple (Bb)through.

(F9)see my peo ple (Eb)through.

Come Sunday by Duke Ellington

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Come Sunday”

What key is "Come Sunday" in?: "Come Sunday" by Duke Ellington is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Come Sunday" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Come Sunday" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Come Sunday" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?: Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.