Sunday Bloody Sunday

by U2
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Lyrics

I can’t be lieve the news to day.

Oh, I can’t close my eyes and (G)make it go a way.

How long,

(Em)how long must we sing this song?

How long, how (Em)long?

’Cause to (Bm)night

(G)we can be as one to (Bm)night.

Bro ken bot tles un der (G)chil dren’s feet,

There’s bod ies strewn a cross the (G)dead end street.

But I won’t (D)heed the bat tle (G)call;

it puts my (D)back up, puts my (G)back up a gainst the wall.

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.)

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.)

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.

And the bat tles have be (G)gun.

dren’s feet,

There’s man y lost, but tell me (G)who has won?

The trench is (D)dug with in our (G)hearts,

and moth ers, (D)chil dren, broth ers, (G)sis ters a torn a part.

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.)

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.)

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.

How long,

(Em)how long must we sing this song?

How long, how (Em)long?

’Cause to (Bm)night

(G)we can be as one to (Bm)night,

to (Bm)night.

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.)

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.)

Wipe the tears from your eyes.

Wipe the tears a way.

Wipe your tears a way.

Wipe your tears a way.

Oh, wipe your blood shot eyes.

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.

And it’s (D)true, we are im (G)mune

when fact is (D)fic tion and T (G)V re al i ty.

And to day the mil lions (G)cry.

We eat and (D)drink while to (G)mor row they die.

The real (D)bat tle is be gun

to claim the vic t’ry Je sus (G)won

for (Bm)you.

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.)

(Sun day Blood y Sun day.)

Sunday Bloody Sunday — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sunday Bloody Sunday" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 102 BPM.

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

About “Sunday Bloody Sunday”

Can I play "Sunday Bloody Sunday" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 played in?
Sunday Bloody Sunday is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sunday Bloody Sunday"?
The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sunday Bloody Sunday" 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 "Sunday Bloody Sunday"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sunday Bloody Sunday"?
"Sunday Bloody Sunday" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sunday Bloody Sunday"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sunday Bloody Sunday"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sunday Bloody Sunday" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.