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Skylark

Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
SkEmaj7ylark F#m7       Emaj7/G#           HaAmaj7ve You AnythiEmaj7ng To A#7(#11)Say    To MeAmaj7?         WG#m7on't YoC#7u Tell Me
 Where My Love Can F#7Be?       Is There AF#m7 Meadow In The MisB7t                     E6   C#m7​
Where Someone's Waiting To Be KF#m7issed?            B7​

A2
SkEmaj7ylark F#m7        Emaj7/G#       HaAmaj7ve You Seen A VEmaj7alley GreeA#7(#11)n With SprinAmaj7g?       Where MG#m7y Heart Can C#7Go
 A JoF#7urneying Over F#m7The Shadows AnB7d The Rain To A Blossom CoE6vered LaB7(#9)ne                     E6​

B
And In Your Lonely FlC#m7ight HC7aven'tBm7 You Heard The ME7usic In The Night?      Amaj7 Wonderful MusG#m7(b5)ic               C#7(b9)​
FaF#mint As A WilD7l O' The Wisp Crazy As  Bm7  A E7LooAmaj7n       G#maj7Sad As A Fm7Gypsy SerenadinA#7g ThD#7e MooG#6n    B7​

A3
OhEmaj7 SkylaF#m7rk     Emaj7/G#         Amaj7 I Don't Know If YoEmaj7u Can FinA#7(#11)d These ThingAmaj7s     G#m7  But MC#7y Heart
Is Riding On YF#7our Wings So If YoF#m7u See Them AnywheB7re Won't You Lead E6Me There              B7(#9)         E6   B7​

Instruments A1
  Emaj7 F#m7   Emaj7/G# Amaj7   Emaj7 A#7(#11)   Amaj7 G#m7 C#7
  F#7   F#m7 B7   E6 C#m7   F#m7 B7

Instruments A2
  Emaj7 F#m7   Emaj7/G# Amaj7   Emaj7 A#7(#11)   Amaj7 G#m7 C#7
  F#7   F#m7 B7   E6 B7(#9)   E6

Instruments B
  C#m7 C7   Bm7 E7   Amaj7   G#m7(b5) C#7(b9)
  F#m D7   Bm7 E7 Amaj7   G#maj7 Fm7   A#7 D#7 G#6 B7

Instruments A
  Emaj7 F#m7   Emaj7/G# Amaj7   Emaj7 A#7(#11)   Amaj7 G#m7 C#7
  F#7   F#m7 B7   E6 B7(#9)   E6 B7
Also available in: Ebmaj7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Skylark?

The chords for Skylark are: Emaj7, F#m7, Emaj7/G#, Amaj7, A#7(#11), G#m7, C#7, F#7, B7, E6, C#m7, B7(#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: Emaj7, F#m7, Emaj7/G#, Amaj7, A#7(#11), G#m7, C#7, F#7, B7, E6, C#m7, B7(#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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