The Lark In The Clear Air

by Sir Samuel Ferguson
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Lyrics

Dear thoughts are (C)in my (G)mind, (D)and my (G)soul, (Am)soars en (D)chant ed as I (G)hear the (C)sweet lark (G)sing (D)in the (Em)clear (C)air (D)of the (G)day.

For a (Em)ten der, beam ing (Bm)smile (C)to my (G)hope has (Em)been (Am)grant (D)ed, and to (C)mor row she (Am)shall lark (G)hear (D)all my (Em)fond (C)heart (D)would the (G)say.

I shall tell her (C)all my (G)love, (D)and my (G)soul’s (Am)ad o (D)ra tion, and I (G)think she (C)will hear (G)me, (D)and the (Em)will (C)not (D)say me (G)nay.

It is (Em)this that gives my (Bm)soul (C)all its (G)joy ous (Em)e (Am)la (D)tion, as I (C)hear row the (Am)sweet lark (G)sing (D)in the (Em)clear (C)air (D)of the (G)say.

I shall (G)day.

The Lark In The Clear Air β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Lark In The Clear Air" by Sir Samuel Ferguson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 135 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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What key is "The Lark In The Clear Air" by Sir Samuel Ferguson played in?
The Lark In The Clear Air is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Lark In The Clear Air"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Lark In The Clear Air" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Lark In The Clear Air"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Lark In The Clear Air"?
"The Lark In The Clear Air" was originally performed by Sir Samuel Ferguson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sir Samuel Ferguson can I play here?
Try "The Lark In The Clear Air". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Lark In The Clear Air" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Lark In The Clear Air" by Sir Samuel Ferguson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Lark In The Clear Air" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Lark In The Clear Air" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.