What key is "Lovely Day" in?

"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers is in the key of E with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Lovely Day" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Lovely 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.

What chords are used in "Lovely Day"?

This arrangement of "Lovely Day" uses 10 chords: Am7, Amaj9, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, Ddom, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Lovely Day" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Bill Withers can I play here?

Try "LEAN ON ME", "LEAN ON ME", "AIN'T NO SUNSHINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When I wake up in the morn ing, love,

seems and the sun light hurts my face; eyes;

and some thing with out warn ing, love,

al bears hea vy on my mind;

(Cmaj7)then I look at you,

and the world’s al right with me.

(D11)Just one look at you,

and I know it’s (Am7)gon na be

a love ly (E)day, ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love a love ly (E)day.

ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day.)

When the day that lies a head of me

seems im the pos si ble to face; eyes;

when some one else in stead of me

al ways seems to know the way,

(Cmaj7)then I look at you,

and the world’s al right with me.

(D11)Just one look at you,

and I know it’s (Am7)gon na be

a love ly (E)day, ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love a love ly (E)day.

ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day.)

a love ly (E)day.

ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love A love ly (E)day.

ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love ly day, love A love ly

Lovely Day by Bill Withers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 98 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lovely Day”

What key is "Lovely Day" in?: "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers is in the key of E with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Lovely Day" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Lovely 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.
What chords are used in "Lovely Day"?: This arrangement of "Lovely Day" uses 10 chords: Am7, Amaj9, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, Ddom, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Lovely Day" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Bill Withers can I play here?: Try "LEAN ON ME", "LEAN ON ME", "AIN'T NO SUNSHINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.