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Skylark

Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
SkDmaj7ylark Em7      Dmaj7/F#            HGmaj7ave You AnythDmaj7ing ToG#7(#11) Say    To MGmaj7e?         F#m7Won't YB7ou Tell Me
 Where My Love Can E7Be?       Is There Em7A Meadow In The MA7ist                   D6   Bm7​
Where Someone's Waiting To Be KEm7issed?           A7​

A2
SkDmaj7ylark Em7       Dmaj7/F#        HGmaj7ave You Seen A Dmaj7Valley GreG#7(#11)en With SpriGmaj7ng?       Where F#m7My Heart CanB7 Go
 A JoE7urneying OverEm7 The Shadows A7And The Rain To A Blossom D6Covered A7(#9)Lane                   D6​

B
And In Your Lonely FlBm7ight A#7Haven'tAm7 You Heard The MD7usic In The Night?      Gmaj7 Wonderful MusF#m7(b5)ic               B7(b9)​
FaEmint As A WiC7ll O' The Wisp Crazy As Am7   AD7 LoGmaj7on      F#maj7 Sad As AD#m7 Gypsy SerenadinG#7g ThC#7e MooF#6n    A7​

A3
OhDmaj7 SkylaEm7rk    Dmaj7/F#         Gmaj7  I Don't Know If YDmaj7ou Can FiG#7(#11)nd These ThinGmaj7gs    F#m7   But B7My Heart
Is Riding On YE7our Wings So If YEm7ou See Them AnywA7here Won't You LeaD6d Me There            A7(#9)         D6   A7​

Instruments A1
  Dmaj7 Em7   Dmaj7/F# Gmaj7   Dmaj7 G#7(#11)   Gmaj7 F#m7 B7
  E7   Em7 A7   D6 Bm7   Em7 A7

Instruments A2
  Dmaj7 Em7   Dmaj7/F# Gmaj7   Dmaj7 G#7(#11)   Gmaj7 F#m7 B7
  E7   Em7 A7   D6 A7(#9)   D6

Instruments B
  Bm7 A#7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7   F#m7(b5) B7(b9)
  Em C7   Am7 D7 Gmaj7   F#maj7 D#m7   G#7 C#7 F#6 A7

Instruments A
  Dmaj7 Em7   Dmaj7/F# Gmaj7   Dmaj7 G#7(#11)   Gmaj7 F#m7 B7
  E7   Em7 A7   D6 A7(#9)   D6 A7
Also available in: Ebmaj7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Skylark?

The chords for Skylark are: Dmaj7, Em7, Dmaj7/F#, Gmaj7, G#7(#11), F#m7, B7, E7, A7, D6, Bm7, A7(#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: Dmaj7, Em7, Dmaj7/F#, Gmaj7, G#7(#11), F#m7, B7, E7, A7, D6, Bm7, A7(#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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