Keep On The Sunny Side

by The Carter Family
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Lyrics

There’s a (C)dark and a (F)trou bled side of (C)life,

but there’s a bright and a sun ny side (G)too.

the Though you (G7)meet with the dark ness and (C)strife,

the (G7)sun ny side you al so may (C)view.

Keep on the sun ny side, (F)al ways on the (C)sun ny side.

Keep on the sun ny side of (G)life.

It will (C)help us ev ’ry day, it will (F)bright en all the (C)way if we’ll (F)keep on the (G7sus)sun ny side of (C)life.

Though the (C)storm and its (F)fur ies rage to (C)day,

but crush ing hope that we cher ish so (G)dear,

and cloud and (G7)storm will in time pass a (C)way

and (G7)sun a gain will shine bright and (C)clear.

Keep on the sun ny side, (F)al ways on the (C)sun ny side.

Keep on the sun ny side of (G)life.

It will (C)help us ev ’ry day, it will (F)bright en all the (C)way if we’ll (F)keep on the (G7sus)sun ny side of (C)life.

(C)life.

(C)life,

if we’ll (F)keep on the (G7sus)sun ny side of (C)life.

Keep On The Sunny Side — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Keep On The Sunny Side" 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 C, 160 BPM.

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

About “Keep On The Sunny Side

Can I play "Keep On The Sunny Side" 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 "Keep On The Sunny Side" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Keep On The Sunny Side" by The Carter Family played in?
Keep On The Sunny Side is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Keep On The Sunny Side"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Keep On The Sunny Side" 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 "Keep On The Sunny Side"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Keep On The Sunny Side"?
"Keep On The Sunny Side" was originally performed by The Carter Family. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Carter Family can I play here?
Try "Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken)", "Wabash Cannonball". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Keep On The Sunny Side"?
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. "Keep On The Sunny Side" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Keep On The Sunny Side"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Keep On The Sunny Side" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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