Sunny Afternoon

by The Kinks
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Lyrics

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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Sunny Afternoon" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 130 BPM.

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About “Sunny Afternoon”

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.

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