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(F5)My friend the (C5)com mun (Bb5)ist
(F5)holds meet ings (C5)in his (Bb5)R V.
(F5)I can’t af (C5)ford his (Bb5)gas
(F5)so I’m stuck here (C5)watch ing T V.
(F5)I don’t have (C5)dig i (Bb5)tal.
(F5)I don’t have (C5)did dly (Bb5)squat.
(Eb5)It’s (F5)not hav ing (C5)what you (Bb5)want.
(F5)It’s want ing (C5)what you’ve (Bb5)got.
(F)I’m
gon na soak up the sun.
I’m gon na tell ev ’ry (Gm)one
(F)to
(Bb)light
en
(C)up.
I’m gon na tell ’em that (F)I’ve
got no one to blame.
But ev ’ry time I feel (Gm)lame
(F)I’m
(Bb)look
in’
up.
I’m gon na soak up the (F5)sun.
I’m gon na (Bb5)soak up the sun.
(F5)I’ve got a (C5)crum my (Bb5)job.
(F5)It don’t pay (C5)near e (Bb5)nough
(F5)to buy the (C5)things it’d (Bb5)take
(F5)to win me (C5)some of (Bb5)your (Bbsus2)love.
(F5)Ev ’ry time I (C)turn a round I’m (Eb5)look in’ up, you’re (Bb)look in’ down.
(F5)May be some thing’s (C)wrong with you that (Ab5)makes you act the (Bb5)way you do.
I’m gon na soak up the (F5)sun
(Bb5)while it’s still free.
I’m gon na soak up the (F5)sun
be fore it (Bb5)goes out on me.
(F5)Don’t have no (C5)mas ter (Bb5)suite
(Eb5)but (F5)I’m still the (C5)king of (Bb5)me.
(F5)You have a (C5)fan cy (Bb5)ride but, ba by, (F5)I’m the one who (C5)has the (Bb5)key.
(F5)Ev ’ry time I (C)turn a round I’m (Eb5)look in’ up, you’re (Bb)look in’ down.
(F5)May be some thing’s (C)wrong with you that (Ab5)makes you act the (Bb5)way you do.
(Ab5)May be I am (Bb5)cra zy, too.
(F)I’m
gon na soak up the sun.
I’m gon na tell ev ’ry (Gm)one (F)to
(Bb)light en
up.
I’m gon na tell ’em that (F)I’ve
got no one to blame.
But ev ’ry time I feel (Gm)lame (F)I’m
(Bb)look in’
(C)up.
(F)I’m
gon na soak up the sun.
I’m gon na tell ev ’ry (Gm)one (F)to
(Bb)light en
up.
I’m gon na tell ’em that (F)I’ve
got no one to blame.
But ev ’ry time I feel (Gm)lame (F)I’m
(Bb)look in’ (C)up.
(F)I,
I’m gon na soak up the sun.
I’ve got my for ty five (Gm)on (D)so (Bb)I
can rock on.
Soak Up The Sun — Simple Sheet Music
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"Soak Up The Sun" 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Soak Up The Sun”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Soak Up The Sun"?
- 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 "Soak Up The Sun" by Sheryl Crow played in?
- Soak Up The Sun is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Soak Up The Sun"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Soak Up The Sun" 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 "Soak Up The Sun"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Soak Up The Sun"?
- "Soak Up The Sun" was originally performed by Sheryl Crow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Sheryl Crow can I play here?
- Try "STEVE McQUEEN", "MY FAVORITE MISTAKE", "REAL GONE". 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 "Soak Up The Sun". Key of Bb, 100 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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