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Skylark

Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Carmichael

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
SkGmaj7ylark Am7      Gmaj7/B            Cmaj7Have You AnytGmaj7hing TC#7(#11)o Say    To Cmaj7Me?        Bm7 Won'tE7 You Tell Me
 Where My Love Can A7Be?       Is There Am7A Meadow In The MD7ist                   G6   Em7​
Where Someone's Waiting To Be KAm7issed?           D7​

A2
SkGmaj7ylark Am7       Gmaj7/B        Cmaj7Have You Seen AGmaj7 Valley GrC#7(#11)een With SprCmaj7ing?       WhereBm7 My Heart CE7an Go
 A JoA7urneying OverAm7 The Shadows D7And The Rain To A Blossom G6Covered D7(#9)Lane                   G6​

B
And In Your Lonely FlEm7ight D#7Haven'tDm7 You Heard The MG7usic In The Night?      Cmaj7 Wonderful MusBm7(b5)ic              E7(b9)​
FaAmint As A WiF7ll O' The Wisp Crazy As Dm7   AG7 LoCmaj7on      Bmaj7 Sad As G#m7A Gypsy SerenadiC#7ng TF#7he MoB6on  D7​

A3
OhGmaj7 SkylaAm7rk    Gmaj7/B        Cmaj7   I Don't Know If Gmaj7You Can FC#7(#11)ind These ThiCmaj7ngs   Bm7    BuE7t My Heart
Is Riding On YA7our Wings So If YAm7ou See Them AnywD7here Won't You LeaG6d Me There            D7(#9)         G6   D7​

Instruments A1
  Gmaj7 Am7   Gmaj7/B Cmaj7   Gmaj7 C#7(#11)   Cmaj7 Bm7 E7
  A7   Am7 D7   G6 Em7   Am7 D7

Instruments A2
  Gmaj7 Am7   Gmaj7/B Cmaj7   Gmaj7 C#7(#11)   Cmaj7 Bm7 E7
  A7   Am7 D7   G6 D7(#9)   G6

Instruments B
  Em7 D#7   Dm7 G7   Cmaj7   Bm7(b5) E7(b9)
  Am F7   Dm7 G7 Cmaj7   Bmaj7 G#m7   C#7 F#7 B6 D7

Instruments A
  Gmaj7 Am7   Gmaj7/B Cmaj7   Gmaj7 C#7(#11)   Cmaj7 Bm7 E7
  A7   Am7 D7   G6 D7(#9)   G6 D7
Also available in: Ebmaj7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Skylark?

The chords for Skylark are: Gmaj7, Am7, Gmaj7/B, Cmaj7, C#7(#11), Bm7, E7, A7, D7, G6, Em7, D7(#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: Gmaj7, Am7, Gmaj7/B, Cmaj7, C#7(#11), Bm7, E7, A7, D7, G6, Em7, D7(#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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