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(Bb)Sun shine
on my (Bb)shoul ders
makes me (Bb)hap py,
(Bb)sun shine
in my (Bb)eyes
(Eb)can make me (Cm7)cry.
(Bb)Sun shine
on the (Bb)wa ter
looks so (Bb)love ly.
(Bb)Sun shine
al most (Bb)al ways
makes me (Bb)high.
(Bb)If I (Cm7)had a (Dm)day
that I could (Bb)give you,
I’d (Bb)give to you
a (Dm)day
(Eb)just like to (Cm7)day.
(Bb)If I had
a (Dm)song
that I could (Bb)sing for you,
I’d (Bb)sing a song
to (Dm)make you (Eb)feel this (Bb)way.
(Bb)Sun shine
on my (Bb)shoul ders
makes me (Bb)hap py,
(Bb)sun shine
in my (Bb)eyes
(Eb)can make me (Cm7)cry.
(Bb)Sun shine
on the (Bb)wa ter
looks so (Bb)love ly.
(Bb)Sun shine
al most (Bb)al ways
makes me (Bb)high.
(Bb)If I (Cm7)had a (Dm)tale
that I could (Bb)tell you,
I’d (Bb)tell a tale
a (Dm)sure
(Eb)to make you (Cm7)smile.
(Bb)If I had
a (Dm)wish
that I could (Bb)wish for you,
I’d (Bb)make a wish
for (Dm)sun shine (Eb)all the (Bb)while.
(Bb)Sun shine
al most (Bb)all the time
(Eb)makes me (Bb)high,
(Bb)sun shine
al most (Bb)al ways...
Sunshine On My Shoulders — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sunshine On My Shoulders" 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, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sunshine On My Shoulders”
- Can I play "Sunshine On My Shoulders" 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 "Sunshine On My Shoulders" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Sunshine On My Shoulders" by John Denver played in?
- Sunshine On My Shoulders 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 "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sunshine On My Shoulders" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- "Sunshine On My Shoulders" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Cm7, Dm, Eb, F7.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- 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. "Sunshine On My Shoulders" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sunshine On My Shoulders"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sunshine On My Shoulders" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.