What key is "Sunrise, Sunset" in?

"Sunrise, Sunset" by Bock & Harnick is in the key of A with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Sunrise, Sunset" 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, Sunset" 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, Sunset" on piano?

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

What other songs by Bock & Harnick can I play here?

Try "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF", "If I Were A Rich Man", "If I Were A Rich Man". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Am)Is this the (E7)lit tle girl I (Am)car

ried?

Is this the (E7)lit tle boy at (Am)play?

(Dm)I don’t re (A7)mem ber grow ing (Dm)old

er,

(B)when

(B7)did

(E7)they?

(Am)When did she (E7)get to be a (Am)beau

ty?

When did he (E7)grow to be so (Am)tall?

(Dm)Was n’t it (A7)yes ter day when (Dm)they

(B7)were

(E)small?

Sun (Dm6)rise, (Am)sun (E7)set, sun (Dm6)rise, (Am)sun (E7)set, swift (Dm6)ly (Am)flow (Dm6)the (Am)days;

(Dm7)seed lings turn (G7)o ver night to (Cmaj7)sun

(Fmaj7)flow’rs,

(B)blos som ing (E7)e ven as we (Am)gaze.

Sun (Dm6)rise, (Am)sun (E7)set, sun (Dm6)rise, (Am)sun (E7)set, swift (Dm6)ly (Am)fly (Dm6)the (Am)years;

(Dm7)one sea son (G7)fol low ing an (Cmaj7)oth

(Fmaj7)er,

(B)lad en with (E7)hap pi ness and (Am)tears.

(Am)Now is the (E7)lit tle boy a (Am)bride

groom,

now is the (E7)lit tle girl a (Am)bride.

(Dm)Un der the (A7)can o py I (Dm)see

them

(B)side

(B7)by

(E7)side.

(Am)Place the gold (E7)ring a round her (Am)fin

ger,

share the sweet (E7)wine and break the (Am)glass;

(Dm)soon the full (A7)cir cle will have (Dm)come

(B7)to

(E)pass.

Sun (Dm6)rise, (Am)sun (E7)set, sun (Dm6)rise, (Am)sun (E7)set, swift (Dm6)ly (Am)flow (Dm6)the (Am)days;

(Dm7)seed lings turn (G7)o ver night to (Cmaj7)sun

(Fmaj7)flow’rs,

(B)blos som ing (E7)e ven as we (Am)gaze.

Sun (Dm6)rise, (Am)sun (E7)set, sun (Dm6)rise, (Am)sun (E7)set, swift (Dm6)ly (Am)fly (Dm6)the (Am)years;

(Dm7)one sea son (G7)fol low ing an (Cmaj7)oth

(Fmaj7)er,

(B)lad en with (E7)hap pi ness and (Am)tears.

(Am)tears.

Sunrise, Sunset by Bock & Harnick

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Sunrise, Sunset”

What key is "Sunrise, Sunset" in?: "Sunrise, Sunset" by Bock & Harnick is in the key of A with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sunrise, Sunset" 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, Sunset" 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, Sunset" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bock & Harnick can I play here?: Try "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF", "If I Were A Rich Man", "If I Were A Rich Man". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.