Mr. Blue Sky

by Electric Light Orchestra
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra: 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 F, 176 BPM.

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

About “Mr. Blue Sky”

What key is "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
Mr. Blue Sky is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mr. Blue Sky"?
The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mr. Blue Sky" 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 "Mr. Blue Sky"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mr. Blue Sky"?
"Mr. Blue Sky" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mr. Blue Sky"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A7, Am, Bb, Bb6, C, C7, C9, Csus4, +10 more.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mr. Blue Sky" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra. 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 — 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 "Mr. Blue Sky" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Mr. Blue Sky" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.