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That Lucky Old Sun
Some chord tabs are listed at the foot of the lyrics
[Verse 1]
CUp in the mornin', Amout on the job
EmWork like the Fdevil for my C7payC7sus2.C7  
But that Flucky old sun has Fmnothing to do
But Croll Amaround Dm7heaven G7all Cday.
(same chords progression)
I fuss with my woman, and I toil for my kids,
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray,
While that lucky old sun, got nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day.
[Chorus]
Oh, AmLord aEmbove, don't you Fhear me Ccrying
FTears roll Gdown my Cmaj7eyes.
AmSend down that Emcloud with a Fsilver Clining,
D7Lift me to paraFm6dise.G13  
(same chords progression)
Show me that river, Take me across,
Wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day.
 C7sus2x3031x  (Just lift 2nd finger on C7)
    Dm7xx0211
  Cmaj7x32000
  Fmin6xx0111
    G13323000
Simple two chord ending:
 C#7xx6667 
 C6xx5555

All chords in this song (17)

The story behind the song

This song finds Frank Sinatra, a highly influential entertainer known for his captivating voice, reflecting on the weariness of life and longing for release. It speaks to a deep yearning for peace, watching the sun rise and set, day after day, while feeling trapped by the struggles of the world. The lyrics paint a picture of someone burdened by existence, wishing for the end of their toil. It plays like a heartfelt and melancholic meditation on life's hardships and the hope for eventual rest.

AI-written from these sources:Frank Sinatra — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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That Lucky Old Sun

by Frank Sinatra

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C7sus2

Dm7

Cmaj7

Fm6

G13

Fmin6

C#7

That Lucky Old Sun

Some chord tabs are listed at the foot of the lyrics

[Verse 1]

C Am

Up in the mornin', out on the job

Em F C7 C7sus2 C7

Work like the devil for my pay.

F Fm

But that lucky old sun has nothing to do

C Am Dm7 G7 C

But roll around heaven all day.

(same chords progression)

I fuss with my woman, and I toil for my kids,

Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray,

While that lucky old sun, got nothing to do

But roll around heaven all day.

[Chorus]

Am Em F C

Oh, Lord above, don't you hear me crying

F G Cmaj7

Tears roll down my eyes.

Am Em F C

Send down that cloud with a silver lining,

D7 Fm6 G13

Lift me to paradise.

(same chords progression)

Show me that river, Take me across,

Wash all my troubles away

Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do

But roll around heaven all day.

C7sus2 C7

x3031x (Just lift 2nd finger on )

Dm7

xx0211

Cmaj7

x32000

Fmin6

xx0111

G13

323000

Simple two chord ending:

C#7

xx6667

xx5555

About That Lucky Old Sun Chords by Frank Sinatra

Learn how to play That Lucky Old Sun by Frank Sinatra with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “That Lucky Old Sun chords”, “That Lucky Old Sun guitar chords”, or “Frank Sinatra That Lucky Old Sun chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy That Lucky Old Sun chords and for experienced players who want accurate That Lucky Old Sun lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, Em, F, C7, C7sus2.

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What key is "That Lucky Old Sun" in?

The chords for "That Lucky Old Sun" show the original chord names (including C, Am, Em, F, C7, C7sus2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.