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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Keep On The Sunny Side" by The Carter Family 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 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 learn "Keep On The Sunny Side" 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 "Keep On The Sunny Side" with hands-separate practice in C at 160 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Keep On The Sunny Side"?
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 "Keep On The Sunny Side" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Keep On The Sunny Side"?
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. "Keep On The Sunny Side" is in the key of C at 160 BPM.

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