Look For The Silver Lining

by Judy Garland
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Lyrics

(G)Look for the sil ver (G)lin ing when e’er a cloud ap (C)pears in the (G)blue.

Re mem ber (D7)some where the sun is (G)shin ing and so the (Em)right thing

to (D7)do is make it shine for you.

A (G)heart full of joy and (G)glad ness will al ways ban ish (G7)sad ness and (C)strife.

So, al ways (A7)look for the sil ver (G)lin ing and try to (Adim)find the (D7)sun ny side of (G)life.

(G)Look for the sil ver (G)lin ing when e’er a cloud ap (C)pears in the (G)blue.

Re mem ber (D7)some where the sun is (G)shin ing and so the (Em)right thing

to (D7)do is make it shine for you.

A (G)heart full of joy and (G)glad ness will al ways ban ish (G7)sad ness and (C)strife.

So, al ways (A7)look for the sil ver (G)lin ing and try to (Adim)find the (D7)sun ny side of (G)life.

(G)life.

Look For The Silver Lining β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Look For The Silver Lining" by Judy Garland: 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 G, 180 BPM.

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

About β€œLook For The Silver Lining”

What key is "Look For The Silver Lining" by Judy Garland played in?
Look For The Silver Lining is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Look For The Silver Lining"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Look For The Silver Lining" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Look For The Silver Lining"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Look For The Silver Lining"?
"Look For The Silver Lining" was originally performed by Judy Garland. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Judy Garland can I play here?
Try "TOO LATE NOW", "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", "The Trolley Song (from 'Meet Me In St. Louis')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Look For The Silver Lining" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Look For The Silver Lining" by Judy Garland. 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 β€” 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 "Look For The Silver Lining" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Look For The Silver Lining" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.