The Sun Has Got His Hat On

by Noel Gay
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Lyrics

Joy bells are ring ing, the (C)song birds are sing ing, and (C)ev ’ry (Am7)one’s (D7)hap py (G7)and (C)gay.

Dull days are o ver, we’ll (C)soon be in clo ver, so pack all (Am7)your trou bles (D7)a (G7)way:

The (C)sun has got his (G7)hat on (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!

The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on, (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

Now we’ll all be (Dm7)hap (G7)py, (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!

The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

(E)He’s been tan ning (B7)bath ers out in Tim buc (E)too

(G)now he’s (D)com ing (G)back to (Am7)do the (D7)same to (G7)you.

(C)Jump in to your (G7)sun bath (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!

The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

The (C)sun has got his (G7)hat on (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!

The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on, (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

Now we’ll all be (Dm7)hap (G7)py, (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!

The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

(E)He’s been tan ning (B7)bath ers out in Tim buc (E)too

(G)now he’s (D)com ing (G)back to (Am7)do the (D7)same to (G7)you.

(C)Jump in to your (G7)sun bath (C)hip hip hip hoo (D7)ray!

The (C)sun has (G7)got his (A7)hat on (Dm)and he’s (C)com ing (G7)out to (C)day.

The (C)-day.

(G)Nev er saw the grass look green er, (A7)nev er saw the sky se (D7)re ner, (B)what a lot of (E7)fun for (C)ev (E7)’ry (Am)one, (D7)sit ting in the sun all (G)day.

All the lit tle boys ex ci ted, (A7)all the lit tle girls de (D7)light ed, (B)what a lot of (E7)sun for (C)ev (E7)’ry (Am)one, (D7)sit ting in the sun all (G7)day.

The (G)What a lot of hap py fac es, (A7)gath ered in o pen (D7)spac es, (B)ev en in the (E7)town we’re (C)turn (E7)ing (Am)brown,

birds are sing ing, (A7)Can ter bu ry bells are (D7)ring ing, (B)pus sy on the (E7)tiles is (C)wreathed (E7)in (Am)smiles, (D7)sleep ing

(G7)day.

The (C)-day.

The Sun Has Got His Hat On — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" by Noel Gay. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 180 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Sun Has Got His Hat On

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "The Sun Has Got His Hat On".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" by Noel Gay in?
The backing track is in C at 180 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Sun Has Got His Hat On"?
"The Sun Has Got His Hat On" was originally performed by Noel Gay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Noel Gay are available?
Other accompaniments by Noel Gay: "Once You Lose Your Heart", "Once You Lose Your Heart (from Me And My Girl)", "Run, Rabbit, Run". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "The Sun Has Got His Hat On" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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