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The (Dm)tax man’s tak en all my dough, and (F)left me in my (C)state ly home: (A7)laz ing on a sun ny af ter noon.
And I can’t sail my yacht, he’s (F)ta ken ev ’ry (C)thing I’ve got, (A7)all I’ve got’s this sun ny af ter noon.
(D)Save me, save me, save me from this (G)squeeze,
I’ve got a (C)big, fat mom ma tryin’ to break (F)me.
And I (Dm)love to live so (G)plea sant ly, (Dm)live this life of lu xu ry: (F)laz ing on a (A7)sun ny af ter noon.
In sum mer time,
in (Dm)sum mer time,
in sum mer time.
Sunny Afternoon — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sunny Afternoon" 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 Bb, 130 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build real confidence with the Alberti bass pattern — your left hand will be rolling broken chords steadily underneath a playful melody, and that's the core skill to nail first.
Start hands-separate at around 80 BPM, focusing on keeping your left hand smooth and even through each chord change before you bring it up to 130.
The move from A7 to Dm is the transition to watch: that C♯ in the A7 resolving down to D needs to feel automatic, so loop just those two bars until your fingers know the way.
The chord set stays in a comfortable range, but don't let that lull you into rushing — the easy-listening groove only works when your Alberti pattern is relaxed and steady, not tight.
Use light pedal on chord changes to keep things connected without getting muddy.
Once this feels natural, you'll have an Alberti bass you can trust in dozens of other songs.
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About “Sunny Afternoon”
- Can I play "Sunny Afternoon" 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 "Sunny Afternoon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Sunny Afternoon" by The Kinks played in?
- Sunny Afternoon 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 "Sunny Afternoon"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sunny Afternoon" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sunny Afternoon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sunny Afternoon"?
- "Sunny Afternoon" was originally performed by The Kinks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sunny Afternoon"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, C, D, Dm, F, G.
- What other songs by The Kinks can I play here?
- Try "LOLA", "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sunny Afternoon"?
- 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. "Sunny Afternoon" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sunny Afternoon"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sunny Afternoon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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