Put On Your Sunday Clothes

by Jerry Herman
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Lyrics

Put on your Sun day clothes when you feel (Cmaj7)down and out,

strut down the street and (C6)have your pic ture (Gm7)took.

Dressed like a dream, your (C6)spir its seem to turn a bout,

that (Em)Sun day shine is a (F)cer tain sign that you (Em)feel as fine as you (Dm7)look.

Be neath your par a sol, the world is (Cmaj7)all a smile

that makes you feel brand (C6)new down to your (Em7)toes.

Get (Dm)out your feath ers, your (E7)pat ent leath ers, your (Am)beads and buck les and (D7)bows, (Fm6)for there’s (C)no blue (C)Mon day (Dm7)in your (G9)Sun day (C)clothes.

Put on your Sun day clothes when you feel (Cmaj7)down and out,

strut down the street and (C6)have your pic ture (Gm7)took.

Dressed like a dream, your (C6)spir its seem to turn a bout,

that (Em)Sun day shine is a (F)cer tain sign that you (Em)feel as fine as you (Dm7)look.

Be neath your bow ler brim, the world’s a (Cmaj7)sim ple song,

a love ly lilt that (C6)makes you tilt your (Em7)nose.

Get (Dm)out your slick ers, your (E7)flan nel knick ers, your (Am)red sus pend ers and (D7)hose, (Fm6)in your (C)no blue (C)Mon day (Dm7)in your (G9)Sun day (C)clothes.

(C)new straw hat

and your (Am)silk cra vat,

there’ll be (Dm7)no blue Mon day (G9)in your Sun day (C)clothes.

Put On Your Sunday Clothes — Simple Sheet Music

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"Put On Your Sunday Clothes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 136 BPM.

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

About “Put On Your Sunday Clothes

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Put On Your Sunday Clothes"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" by Jerry Herman played in?
Put On Your Sunday Clothes 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 "Put On Your Sunday Clothes"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" 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 "Put On Your Sunday Clothes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Put On Your Sunday Clothes"?
"Put On Your Sunday Clothes" was originally performed by Jerry Herman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Put On Your Sunday Clothes"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A7, Am, C, C6, Caug, Cmaj7, D7, Dm, +9 more.
What other songs by Jerry Herman can I play here?
Try "THE BEST OF TIMES", "Hello Dolly", "Mame". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Put On Your Sunday Clothes". Key of C, 136 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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