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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sunny Afternoon" by The Kinks in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Sunny Afternoon" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sunny Afternoon" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 130 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Sunny Afternoon"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sunny Afternoon" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sunny Afternoon"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sunny Afternoon" is in the key of Bb at 130 BPM.
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