What key is "Great Day" in?

"Great Day" by Paul McCartney is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Great Day" 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 "Great Day" 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 "Great Day" on piano?

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

What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?

Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When you’re wide a wake, (Gdim)say it for good ness’ sake, (Cm)it’s gon na be a great (G)day.

While you’re stand ing there, (Gdim)get up and grab a chair.

(Cm)It’s gon na be a great (G)day.

And it won’t be long, oh, (F)no,

it (C7)won’t be long, it won’t be long, no, no,

it (G7)won’t be long.

It won’t be long, oh, (F)no,

it (C7)won’t be long, it won’t be long,

oh.

Ooh

(Gdim)ooh, whoa, yeah,

gon na be a great (G)day.

And it won’t be long, oh, (F)no,

it (C7)won’t be long, it won’t be long, no, no,

it (G7)won’t be long.

It won’t be long, oh, (F)no,

it (C7)won’t be long, it won’t be long,

oh.

Ooh

(Gdim)ooh, whoa, yeah,

gon na be a great (G)day.

And it won’t be long,

When you’re wide a wake, (Gdim)say it for good ness’ sake, (Cm)it’s gon na be a great (G)day.

While you’re stand ing there, (Gdim)get up and grab a chair.

(Cm)It’s gon na be a great (G)day.

Great Day by Paul McCartney

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Great Day”

What key is "Great Day" in?: "Great Day" by Paul McCartney is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Great Day" 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 "Great Day" 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 "Great Day" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.