The Kinks - Sitting in the Midday Sun: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Sitting in the Midday Sun" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Sitting in the Midday Sun Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Kinks
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Sitting in the Midday Sun" smoothly on your guitar.
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Dm G C I'm sitting by the side of a river Dm G C A7 Underneath the pale blue sky Dm G C A7 I've got no need to worry, I'm in no hurry Dm G C I'm looking at the world go by Chorus: Dm G C A7 Just sitting in the midday sun Dm G C A7 Just soaking up that currant bun Dm G C A7 With no particular purpose or reason Dm G C Sitting in the midday sun Everybody say I'm lazy They all tell me, "Get a job you slob" I'd rather be a hobo walking 'round with nothing Than a rich man scared of losing all he's got Chorus: So I'm just sitting in the midday sun Just soaking up that currant bun Why should I have to give my reasons? For sitting in the midday sun F Em Oh look at all the ladies G C G C Looking their best in their summer dresses F Em Oh sitting in the sun Dm I've got no home Em I've got no money F G But who needs a job when it's sunny. Wah Wah I haven't got a steady occupation And I can't afford a telephone And I haven't got a stereo, radio or video A mortgage, overdraft, or bank loan Chorus: The only way that I can get my fun Is by sitting in the midday sun With no particular purpose or reason Sitting in the midday sun Oh, listen to the people who Say I'm a failure and I've got nothing Ah, but if they would only see I've got my pride, I've got no money But who needs a job when it's sunny? Woah, woah Everybody thinks I'm crazy And everybody says I'm dumb But when I see the people shouting at each other I'd rather be an out of work bum Chorus: So I'm just sitting in the midday sun Just soaking up that currant bun With no particular purpose or reason I'm sitting in the midday sun You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A7  C  Dm  Em  F  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Sitting in the Midday Sun" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Sitting in the Midday Sun" by The Kinks.