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Skylark

Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
SkCmaj7ylark Dm7      Cmaj7/E            Fmaj7Have You AnytCmaj7hing TF#7(#11)o Say    To Fmaj7Me?        Em7 Won'tA7 You Tell Me
 Where My Love Can D7Be?       Is There Dm7A Meadow In The MG7ist                   C6   Am7​
Where Someone's Waiting To Be KDm7issed?           G7​

A2
SkCmaj7ylark Dm7       Cmaj7/E        Fmaj7Have You Seen ACmaj7 Valley GrF#7(#11)een With SprFmaj7ing?       WhereEm7 My Heart CA7an Go
 A JoD7urneying OverDm7 The Shadows G7And The Rain To A Blossom C6Covered G7(#9)Lane                   C6​

B
And In Your Lonely FlAm7ight G#7Haven'tGm7 You Heard The MC7usic In The Night?      Fmaj7 Wonderful MusEm7(b5)ic              A7(b9)​
FaDmint As A WiA#7ll O' The Wisp Crazy As  Gm7  A C7LooFmaj7n       Emaj7Sad As AC#m7 Gypsy SerenadinF#7g ThB7e MoE6on  G7​

A3
OhCmaj7 SkylaDm7rk    Cmaj7/E        Fmaj7   I Don't Know If Cmaj7You Can FF#7(#11)ind These ThiFmaj7ngs   Em7    BuA7t My Heart
Is Riding On YD7our Wings So If YDm7ou See Them AnywG7here Won't You LeaC6d Me There            G7(#9)         C6   G7​

Instruments A1
  Cmaj7 Dm7   Cmaj7/E Fmaj7   Cmaj7 F#7(#11)   Fmaj7 Em7 A7
  D7   Dm7 G7   C6 Am7   Dm7 G7

Instruments A2
  Cmaj7 Dm7   Cmaj7/E Fmaj7   Cmaj7 F#7(#11)   Fmaj7 Em7 A7
  D7   Dm7 G7   C6 G7(#9)   C6

Instruments B
  Am7 G#7   Gm7 C7   Fmaj7   Em7(b5) A7(b9)
  Dm A#7   Gm7 C7 Fmaj7   Emaj7 C#m7   F#7 B7 E6 G7

Instruments A
  Cmaj7 Dm7   Cmaj7/E Fmaj7   Cmaj7 F#7(#11)   Fmaj7 Em7 A7
  D7   Dm7 G7   C6 G7(#9)   C6 G7
Also available in: Ebmaj7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Skylark?

The chords for Skylark are: Cmaj7, Dm7, Cmaj7/E, Fmaj7, F#7(#11), Em7, A7, D7, G7, C6, Am7, G7(#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: Cmaj7, Dm7, Cmaj7/E, Fmaj7, F#7(#11), Em7, A7, D7, G7, C6, Am7, G7(#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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