What key is "Mr. Blue Sky" in?

"Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Mr. Blue Sky" 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 "Mr. Blue Sky" 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 "Mr. Blue Sky"?

This arrangement of "Mr. Blue Sky" uses 18 chords: A7, Am, Bb, Bb6, C, C7, C9, Csus4, +10 more.

How long does it take to learn "Mr. Blue Sky" on piano?

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

What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?

Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Sun is shin ing in the sky.

There ain’t a cloud (A7)in (Dm)sight.

ly (Dm7)It’s stopped (G)rain ing.

Ev ’ry bod y’s in a play, and don’t you know, it’s a (Csus)beau ti ful (C)new day, hey.

(F)Run ning down the av e nue, see how the sun (A7)shines (Dm)bright In (Dm7)in the (G)cit y, on the streets where once was pit y.

Mis ter Blue it’s a (Csus)beau ti ful (C)new day, hey.

Sky is (C7)liv ing here to day, ay ay ay.

(Dm)Well, Mis ter Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide a way for (Gm7)so long.

Where did (Eb)we go wrong?

(Dm)Oh, Mis ter Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide a way for (Bb)so long.

Where did (Eb)we go wrong?

(F6)Hey there, (F)Mis ter Blue, (Bb6)we’re so pleased to (F)be with you.

(Bb)Look a round, see (F)what you do.

(Eb)Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)smiles at you.

(F)Mis ter Blue, you did it right, but soon comes (Em7)Mis (A7)ter Night (Dm7)creep ing o ver; now his hand is on your shoul der.

Nev er mind; I’ll re mem ber you this, I’ll re mem ber you this (Dm)way.

Mis ter Blue Sky, please tell me why you had to hide a way for (Gm7)so long.

Where did (Eb)we go wrong?

(F6)Hey there, (F)Mis ter Blue, (Bb6)we’re so pleased to (F)be with you.

(Bb)Look a round, see (F)what you do.

(Eb)Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)smiles at you.

Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mr. Blue Sky”

What key is "Mr. Blue Sky" in?: "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Mr. Blue Sky" 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 "Mr. Blue Sky" 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 "Mr. Blue Sky"?: This arrangement of "Mr. Blue Sky" uses 18 chords: A7, Am, Bb, Bb6, C, C7, C9, Csus4, +10 more.
How long does it take to learn "Mr. Blue Sky" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?: Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.