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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 D

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

Verse 1
SuDn Is Shinin' In The SkDy       There DAin't A Cloud In Sight      C#m    F#7​
  Bm7    It's Stopped RainE7in', Everybody's C#m7In A Play         F#7​
And Don't You Know, It's AG Beautiful NewA Day, Hey              D    G/A​
RuDnnin' Down The Avenue       DSee How ThDe Sun Shines               C#m     F#7​
BrBm7ightly In The City OE7n The Streets WheC#m7re Once Was Pity                 F#7​
Mr. BlueG Sky Is Living HAere Today, Hey   D    G/A​

Hook
  Bm    Mr. Blue SkAy,A Please Tell Us Why YouG Had To Hide Away D/F#For   D/F#​
SoEm Long       D  D    Where Did We GCo Wrong      G​

Instruments
  G/A   G/A

Guitar Solo
  D   D   D   C#m F#7
  Bm7   E7   C#m7   F#7
  G   G/A   D   G/A

Verse 2
  D    Hey, You With The Pretty Face D      Welcome To ThDe Human Race               C#m    F#7​
  Bm7    A CelebrE7ation Mr. Blue SC#m7ky's Up There Waitin'      F#7​
And Today Is GThe Day We'vG/Ae Waited For            D    G/A​

Hook 2
HeBmy There       MrA. ABlue,       We'Gre So Pleased To Be With YD/F#ou   D/F#​
LoEmok Around See What You DDoD        Everybody SCmiles At You       G​

Hook [Cool Down]
HeBmy There Mr. BAlue, We're So GPleased To Be With You      D/F#​
LoEmok Around See What You DDo Everybody SmilesC At You        G​

Instruments [Synth Voc]
(MDr. BDlue DSky)C#m    F#7​
  Bm7   E7   C#m7   F#7
  G   G/A   D   G/A

Verse 3
MrD. Blue You Did It RigDht       But SoonD Comes Mr. Night              C#m    F#7​
  Bm7    Creepin' OveE7r, Now His Hand IC#m7s On Your Shoulder       F#7​
Never Mind, I'Gll RememberG/A You This,       I'll ReA#member YouC This Way

Instruments [Swing]
  Bm   A   G   D/F#
  Em   D   C   G
  Bm   A   G   D/F#
  Em   D
  C   C   G   G  [Ritard]
  D

Instruments [Rock]
  A#   A# C/A#  [x2]
  A# C/A# F/A#   F/A# C/A#

Instruments [Choir]
  A#   A# C/A#
  A# C/A# F/A#   F/A# C/A#
  A#   A# C/A#
        A# C/A#   F/A   Fm/G#  [Ritard]

Instruments [Strings] [Cool Down]
  C/G   Em/G   Dm7(b5)   G#7(b9)
  C   Cmaj7   A#7   A#7

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Mr. Blue Sky?

The chords for Mr. Blue Sky are: D, C#m, F#7, Bm7, E7, C#m7, G, A, G/A, Bm, D/F#, Em

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: D, C#m, F#7, Bm7, E7, C#m7, G, A, G/A, Bm, D/F#, Em

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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