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Skylark

Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Skylark by Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
SkAmaj7ylark Bm7      Amaj7/C#            HDmaj7ave You AnythAmaj7ing ToD#7(#11) Say    To MDmaj7e?         C#m7Won't YF#7ou Tell Me
 Where My Love Can B7Be?       Is There Bm7A Meadow In The ME7ist                   A6   F#m7​
Where Someone's Waiting To Be KBm7issed?           E7​

A2
SkAmaj7ylark Bm7       Amaj7/C#        HDmaj7ave You Seen A Amaj7Valley GreD#7(#11)en With SpriDmaj7ng?       Where C#m7My Heart CanF#7 Go
 A JoB7urneying OverBm7 The Shadows E7And The Rain To A Blossom A6Covered E7(#9)Lane                   A6​

B
And In Your Lonely FlF#m7ight HF7aven'tEm7 You Heard The MA7usic In The Night?      Dmaj7 Wonderful MusC#m7(b5)ic               F#7(b9)​
FaBmint As A WiG7ll O' The Wisp Crazy As Em7   AA7 LoDmaj7on      C#maj7 Sad As AA#m7 Gypsy SerenadinD#7g ThG#7e MooC#6n    E7​

A3
OhAmaj7 SkylaBm7rk    Amaj7/C#         Dmaj7  I Don't Know If YAmaj7ou Can FiD#7(#11)nd These ThinDmaj7gs    C#m7   But F#7My Heart
Is Riding On YB7our Wings So If YBm7ou See Them AnywE7here Won't You LeaA6d Me There            E7(#9)         A6   E7​

Instruments A1
  Amaj7 Bm7   Amaj7/C# Dmaj7   Amaj7 D#7(#11)   Dmaj7 C#m7 F#7
  B7   Bm7 E7   A6 F#m7   Bm7 E7

Instruments A2
  Amaj7 Bm7   Amaj7/C# Dmaj7   Amaj7 D#7(#11)   Dmaj7 C#m7 F#7
  B7   Bm7 E7   A6 E7(#9)   A6

Instruments B
  F#m7 F7   Em7 A7   Dmaj7   C#m7(b5) F#7(b9)
  Bm G7   Em7 A7 Dmaj7   C#maj7 A#m7   D#7 G#7 C#6 E7

Instruments A
  Amaj7 Bm7   Amaj7/C# Dmaj7   Amaj7 D#7(#11)   Dmaj7 C#m7 F#7
  B7   Bm7 E7   A6 E7(#9)   A6 E7
Also available in: Ebmaj7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Skylark?

The chords for Skylark are: Amaj7, Bm7, Amaj7/C#, Dmaj7, D#7(#11), C#m7, F#7, B7, E7, A6, F#m7, E7(#9)

What is the original key of Skylark?

The original key is Ebmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Skylark?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Skylark in another key?

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

Can Skylark be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Skylark on ukulele?

Chord Skylark can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Skylark?

Skylark uses 12 chords: Amaj7, Bm7, Amaj7/C#, Dmaj7, D#7(#11), C#m7, F#7, B7, E7, A6, F#m7, E7(#9)

What is the easiest way to play Skylark?

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 Skylark released in?

Skylark was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Skylark?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Skylark 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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