Keep On The Sunny Side

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[Intro riff]
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[Intro chords]
D G D A D
[Verse 1]
D G D
There's a dark and a troubled side of life
D A
There's a bright and a sunny side too
A D
Though we meet with the darkness and strife
A D
The sunny side we also may view
[Chorus 1]
D G
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side
D A
Keep on the sunny side of life
D G D
It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way
D A D
If we keep on the sunny side of life
[Verse 2]
D G D
Let us greet with a song of hope each day
D A
Though the moments be cloudy or fair
A D
Let us trust that the Saviour always
A D
Will keep us, every one, in His care
[Chorus 2]
D G
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side
D A
Keep on the sunny side of life
D D7 G D
It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way
D G D A D
If we keep on the sunny side of life
[Verse 3]
D G D
Oh, the storm and its fury broke today
D A
Crushing hopes that I cherish so dear
A D
Storms and clouds will in time pass away
A D
And the sun again will shine bright and clear
[Chorus 3]
D G
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side
D A
Keep on the sunny side of life
D D7 G D
It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way
D G D A D
If we keep on the sunny side of life
[Outro]
G D

Keep On The Sunny Side chords and lyrics

Free chords for Keep On The Sunny Side by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro chords]
D G D A D
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus 3]
[Outro]
G D

Keep On The Sunny Side Chords by Johnny Cash

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