What key is "Sunrise" in?

"Sunrise" by Norah Jones is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 156 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Sunrise" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Sunrise" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Sunrise" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?

Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Sun (C)rise, sun (Dm7)rise, looks like (C)morn ing in your (F)eyes, but the (Dm7)clock’s held nine fif (Bb)teen for (F)hours.

Sun (Am7)rise, sun (Dm7)rise could n’t (C)tempt us if it (F)tried, ’cause the (Dm7)af ter noon’s al (Bb)read y come and (F)gone.

And I said, (Dm)“Ooo

(Dm)ooo,

(Dm)ooo”

to (Gm)you.

Sur (C)prise, sur (Dm7)prise.

Could n’t (C)find it in your (F)eyes, but I’m (Dm7)sure it’s writ ten (Bb)teen my (F)face.

Sur (Am7)prise, sur (Dm7)prise: nev er (C)some thing I could (F)hide when I (Dm7)see we’ve made it (Bb)through an oth er (F)day.

Then I say, (Dm)“Ooo

(Dm)ooo,

(Dm)ooo”

to (Gm)you.

Sur (Gm)you.

And now the (Bb)night

will throw its cov er (G)down,

mm, on (Bb)me a gain.

Ooh, and if I’m (Bb)right,

it’s the (G)on ly way

to (Bb)bring me back.

(Dm)Ooo,

(Dm)ooo,

to (Gm)you.

(Dm)Ooo,

(Dm)ooo,

to (Gm)you.

to you.

Sunrise by Norah Jones

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 156 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sunrise”

What key is "Sunrise" in?: "Sunrise" by Norah Jones is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 156 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sunrise" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Sunrise" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Sunrise" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?: Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.