The Sun Has Got His Hat On

by Noel Gay
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Lyrics

The (C)sun has got his (G7)hat on, (C)hip hip hip hoo (D)ray!

The (G)sun has (G)got his (C)hat on, (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

(C)Now we’ll all be (G7)hap py, (C)hip hip hip hoo (D)ray!

The (G)sun has (G)got his (C)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

(E)He’s been tan ning tour ists (B7)out in Tim buk (E)tu.

(G)Now he’s com ing back to (D7)do the same to (G)you.

(C)Jump in to your (G7)sun bath, (C)hip hip hip hoo (D)ray!

The (G)sun has (G)got his (C)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

The Sun Has Got His Hat On β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" by Noel Gay: 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 C, 250 BPM.

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

About β€œThe Sun Has Got His Hat On”

What key is "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" by Noel Gay played in?
The Sun Has Got His Hat On is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
The arrangement plays at 250 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" 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 Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
"The Sun Has Got His Hat On" was originally performed by Noel Gay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Noel Gay can I play here?
Try "Once You Lose Your Heart", "Once You Lose Your Heart (from Me And My Girl)", "Run, Rabbit, Run". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" by Noel Gay. 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 Sun Has Got His Hat On" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 Sun Has Got His Hat On" 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.