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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 G

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

Verse 1
SuGn Is Shinin' In The SkGy       There GAin't A Cloud In Sight      F#m    B7​
  Em7    It's Stopped RainA7in', Everybody's F#m7In A Play         B7​
And Don't You Know, It's AC Beautiful NewD Day, Hey              G    C/D​
RuGnnin' Down The Avenue       GSee How ThGe Sun Shines               F#m     B7​
BrEm7ightly In The City OA7n The Streets WheF#m7re Once Was Pity                 B7​
Mr. BlueC Sky Is Living HDere Today, Hey   G    C/D​

Hook
  Em    Mr. Blue SkDy,D Please Tell Us Why YouC Had To Hide Away G/BFor  G/B​
SoAm Long       G  G    Where Did We GFo Wrong      C​

Instruments
  C/D   C/D

Guitar Solo
  G   G   G   F#m B7
  Em7   A7   F#m7   B7
  C   C/D   G   C/D

Verse 2
  G    Hey, You With The Pretty Face G      Welcome To ThGe Human Race               F#m    B7​
  Em7    A CelebrA7ation Mr. Blue SF#m7ky's Up There Waitin'      B7​
And Today Is CThe Day We'vC/De Waited For            G    C/D​

Hook 2
HeEmy There       MrD. DBlue,       We'Cre So Pleased To Be With YG/Bou  G/B​
LoAmok Around See What You GDoG        Everybody SFmiles At You       C​

Hook [Cool Down]
HeEmy There Mr. BDlue, We're So CPleased To Be With You      G/B​
LoAmok Around See What You GDo Everybody SmilesF At You        C​

Instruments [Synth Voc]
(MGr. BGlue GSky)F#m    B7​
  Em7   A7   F#m7   B7
  C   C/D   G   C/D

Verse 3
MrG. Blue You Did It RigGht       But SoonG Comes Mr. Night              F#m    B7​
  Em7    Creepin' OveA7r, Now His Hand IF#m7s On Your Shoulder       B7​
Never Mind, I'Cll RememberC/D You This,       I'll ReD#member YouF This Way

Instruments [Swing]
  Em   D   C   G/B
  Am   G   F   C
  Em   D   C   G/B
  Am   G
  F   F   C   C  [Ritard]
  G

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

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

Instruments [Strings] [Cool Down]
  F/C   Am/C   Gm7(b5)   C#7(b9)
  F   Fmaj7   D#7   D#7

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Mr. Blue Sky?

The chords for Mr. Blue Sky are: G, F#m, B7, Em7, A7, F#m7, C, D, C/D, Em, G/B, Am

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: G, F#m, B7, Em7, A7, F#m7, C, D, C/D, Em, G/B, Am

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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