When The Sun Goes Down

by Kenny Chesney
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Lyrics

Sun tan toes just (E)tick lin’ the sand, y, (A)cold in’ drink a chill in’ in my right and (E)hand,

watch in’ you sleep in the (E)eve nin’ light, ’cause when the rest in’ up for a (D)long, (E)long night.

’Cause when the (A)sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

All day long just (E)tak in’ it eas y, (A)cold in’ drink a ham mock where it’s nice and (E)breez

and sleep in’ off in the (E)night be fore, ’cause when the sun goes down, we’ll be (D)back (E)for more.

’Cause when the (A)sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

(D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

This old gui tar and my (D)dark sun (E)glass es, this sweet con coc tion is (D)smooth as mo las ses.

Noth in’ to do but (D)breathe all day un til the (A)big (CN.C.)moon ris es and it’s time (D)to (A)play.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes (A)down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down,

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun (D)sun (E)goes (A)down,

yeah.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun goes (A)down,

we’ll be (E)groov in’.

When the (A)sun goes down, we’ll be (E)feel in’ al right.

When the sun sinks (A)down

o ver the wa ter, (A)ev ’ry thing gets hot ter when the (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When the sun (D)sun (E)goes (A)down.

When The Sun Goes Down — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "When The Sun Goes Down" 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 A, 90 BPM.

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About “When The Sun Goes Down”

Can I play "When The Sun Goes Down" 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 "When The Sun Goes Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "When The Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney played in?
When The Sun Goes Down is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When The Sun Goes Down"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When The Sun Goes Down" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "When The Sun Goes Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When The Sun Goes Down"?
"When The Sun Goes Down" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When The Sun Goes Down"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, C, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "When The Sun Goes Down"?
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. "When The Sun Goes Down" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "When The Sun Goes Down"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When The Sun Goes Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.