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Mr. Blue Sky

Electric Light Orchestra

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro [Piano]
  C   C   C   C

Verse 1
SuCn Is Shinin' In The SkCy       There CAin't A Cloud In Sight      Bm   E7​
  Am7    It's Stopped RainD7in', Everybody's Bm7In A Play        E7​
And Don't You Know, It's AF Beautiful NewG Day, Hey              C    F/G​
RuCnnin' Down The Avenue       CSee How ThCe Sun Shines               Bm    E7​
BrAm7ightly In The City OD7n The Streets WheBm7re Once Was Pity                E7​
Mr. BlueF Sky Is Living HGere Today, Hey   C    F/G​

Hook
  Am    Mr. Blue SkGy,G Please Tell Us Why YouF Had To Hide Away C/EFor  C/E​
SoDm Long       C  C    Where Did We GA#o Wrong       F​

Instruments
  F/G   F/G

Guitar Solo
  C   C   C   Bm E7
  Am7   D7   Bm7   E7
  F   F/G   C   F/G

Verse 2
  C    Hey, You With The Pretty Face C      Welcome To ThCe Human Race               Bm   E7​
  Am7    A CelebrD7ation Mr. Blue SBm7ky's Up There Waitin'     E7​
And Today Is FThe Day We'vF/Ge Waited For            C    F/G​

Hook 2
HeAmy There       MrG. GBlue,       We'Fre So Pleased To Be With YC/Eou  C/E​
LoDmok Around See What You CDoC        Everybody SA#miles At You        F​

Hook [Cool Down]
HeAmy There Mr. BGlue, We're So FPleased To Be With You      C/E​
LoDmok Around See What You CDo Everybody SmilesA# At You         F​

Instruments [Synth Voc]
(MCr. BClue CSky)Bm   E7​
  Am7   D7   Bm7   E7
  F   F/G   C   F/G

Verse 3
MrC. Blue You Did It RigCht       But SoonC Comes Mr. Night              Bm   E7​
  Am7    Creepin' OveD7r, Now His Hand IBm7s On Your Shoulder      E7​
Never Mind, I'Fll RememberF/G You This,       I'll ReG#member YouA# This Way

Instruments [Swing]
  Am   G   F   C/E
  Dm   C   A#   F
  Am   G   F   C/E
  Dm   C
  A#   A#   F   F  [Ritard]
  C

Instruments [Rock]
  G#   G# A#/G#  [x2]
  G# A#/G# D#/G#   D#/G# A#/G#

Instruments [Choir]
  G#   G# A#/G#
  G# A#/G# D#/G#   D#/G# A#/G#
  G#   G# A#/G#
        G# A#/G#   D#/G   D#m/F#  [Ritard]

Instruments [Strings] [Cool Down]
  A#/F   Dm/F   Cm7(b5)   F#7(b9)
  A#   A#maj7   G#7   G#7

Outro
  A#
Also available in: F (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mr. Blue Sky?

The chords for Mr. Blue Sky are: C, Bm, E7, Am7, D7, Bm7, F, G, F/G, Am, C/E, Dm

What is the original key of Mr. Blue Sky?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Mr. Blue Sky?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Mr. Blue Sky in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Mr. Blue Sky be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Mr. Blue Sky on ukulele?

Chord Mr. Blue Sky can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mr. Blue Sky?

Mr. Blue Sky uses 12 chords: C, Bm, E7, Am7, D7, Bm7, F, G, F/G, Am, C/E, Dm

What is the easiest way to play Mr. Blue Sky?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Mr. Blue Sky released in?

Mr. Blue Sky was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mr. Blue Sky?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mr. Blue Sky to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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