Lazy Day

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Dm = xx0231 Bm = x24432
Dsus2 = xx0230 E = 022100
A = x02220 E7/G# = 420100 or 420400
A7 = x02020 Am = x02210
D = xx0232 Dm * = x57765
F#m = 244222 Am * = 577655
G = 320033 (Dsus2*) = x57755
[Intro]
| / Dm/_Dsus2__/ Dm/ /_Dsus2__/ | Dm/_Dsus2__/ Dm/ /_Dsus2__/ Dm/ |
[Link]
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah- ah!
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah!
[Verse 1]
DLazy F#mday, GSunday after - Anoon,
BmLike to get your Afeet up, Ewatch E7/G#T. AV.,
DSunday F#mroast is Gsomething good to Aeat,
BmMust be lamb to - Aday 'cause Ebeef A7was last Dweek
[Link]
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah- ah!
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah!
[Verse 2]
DSo full F#mup, Gbursting at the Aseams,
BmSoon you'll start to Anod off, Ehap - E7/G#py Adreams,
DWake F#mup for Gtea and buttered Ascones,
(It's such a...cry- ing shame-------------,)
BmSuch a lot of Awork for E...you A7Sunday Dmorns!
(Week after week ...the same--------!)
[Link]
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah- ah!
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah!
[Bridge - arpeggios]
Dm*
| / / / / | / / / / |
Dm*
To - day's heaven sent, and you're feeling content,
Am* Dm* ( Dsus2*)
'Cause you worked all week long,
Dm*
Still, it's quite sad, tomorrow's so bad,
Am* Dm* ( Dsus2*)
I don't feel too strong
[Link]
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah- ah!
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah!
[Harmonica Break]
| D/ / F#m/ / | G/ / A/ / | Bm/ / A/ / | E/ E7/G#/ / A/ |
| D/ / F#m/ / | G/ / A/ / | Bm/ / A/ / | E/ A7/ D/ / |
[Link]
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah- ah!
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah!
[Verse 3]
DLazy F#mday, GSunday after - Anoon,
BmLike to get your Afeet up, Ewatch E7/G#T. AV.,
DSunday F#mroast is Gsomething good to Aeat,
(That's how your life goes by--------------,)
BmNow it's almost Aover E...'A7til next Dweek!
(Until the ...day you ...die---------!)
[Coda]
||: DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah- ah!
DmAh---ah- ah- Aah! A7Ah- ah, ah- ah, Dmah!:||[Repeat]
All chords in this song (11)

The story behind the song

"Lazy Day" appears on The Moody Blues' 1969 album, On the Threshold of a Dream. The band, formed in Birmingham in 1964, evolved from their early British beat and R&B roots. By the time of this album, they had embraced a more psychedelic rock sound, famously blending rock with classical music, and were known for their concept albums. Playing this song can evoke a sense of unhurried relaxation, a perfect soundtrack for a day without demands.

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About Lazy Day Chords by The Moody Blues

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