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That Lucky Old Sun

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C/GUp in the mornin', oAmut on the job
EmWork like the Fdevil for my C/Gpay.C7  
AnFd the lucky old sAb6un aiCn’t got nothin’ to Amdo
Dm7But roll around hG7eaven all dC/Gay.
C/GFuss with my woman, tAmoil for my kids
EmSweat 'til IF'm wrinkled and CgrayC7  
BuFt the lucky old sAb6un, aC/Gin’t got nothing to Amdo
But Dm7roll around hG7eaven all C/Gday
LAmord abEmove, cFan’t you see I’m cC/Gryin’
TeFars are Gin my eC/Gyes.
AmSend down a clEmoud witFh a silver lC/Gining,
Dm7Take me to pAb6aradiG7se.
C/GShow me that river, Amlead me across
EmTake all mFy troubles C/GawayC7  
AnFd like that lucky old Ab6sun, C/GI’ll have nothing to Amdo
Dm7But roll around hG7eaven all dCayC7.
FAnd like that lucky old Ab6sun, C/GI’ll have nothing to Amdo
Dm7But roll around hG7eaven all dC/Gay.

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The story behind the song

Willie Nelson is a pivotal figure in American music, known for his distinctive voice and as one of the main figures of the outlaw country subgenre. His career is marked by critical and commercial success, establishing him as one of the most recognized artists in country music. "That Lucky Old Sun" showcases his unique artistry, often exploring themes of resilience and the human spirit. At its heart, the song plays like a meditation on enduring life's challenges under the watchful eye of the unchanging sun.

AI-written from these sources:Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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That Lucky Old Sun

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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C/G

Ab6

Dm7

C/G Am

Up in the mornin', out on the job

Em F C/G C7

Work like the devil for my pay.

F Ab6 C Am

And the lucky old sun ain’t got nothin’ to do

Dm7 G7 C/G

But roll around heaven all day.

C/G Am

Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids

Em F C C7

Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray

F Ab6 C/G Am

But the lucky old sun, ain’t got nothing to do

Dm7 G7 C/G

But roll around heaven all day

Am Em F C/G

Lord above, can’t you see I’m cryin’

F G C/G

Tears are in my eyes.

Am Em F C/G

Send down a cloud with a silver lining,

Dm7 Ab6 G7

Take me to paradise.

C/G Am

Show me that river, lead me across

Em F C/G C7

Take all my troubles away

F Ab6 C/G Am

And like that lucky old sun, I’ll have nothing to do

Dm7 G7 C C7

But roll around heaven all day.

F Ab6 C/G Am

And like that lucky old sun, I’ll have nothing to do

Dm7 G7 C/G

But roll around heaven all day.

About That Lucky Old Sun Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play That Lucky Old Sun by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “That Lucky Old Sun chords”, “That Lucky Old Sun guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson 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/G, Am, Em, F, C7, Ab6.

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The chords for "That Lucky Old Sun" show the original chord names (including C/G, Am, Em, F, C7, Ab6). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.