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Soak Up The Sun Chords

Learn to play “Soak Up The Sun” by Sheryl Crow on guitar — played in the key of D, using D, A, G and Em. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

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Chords for Soak Up The Sun

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
D
3
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D A G D A G
DMy friend the AcommuGnist
DHolds meetings Ain his GRV
DI can't afAford his Ggas
DSo I'm stuck here Awatching GTV
DI don't have AdigiGtal
DI don't have Adiddly Gsquat
DIt's not having Awhat you Gwant
DIt's wanting Awhat you've Ggot
DI'm gonna soak up the Asun
 I'm gonna tell everyEmone to Glighten Aup
 I'm gonna tell 'em that
DI've got no one to Ablame
 For every time I feel Emlame
 I'm Glooking Aup
 I'm gonna soak up the Dsun A 
 I'm gonna Gsoak up the Dsun
DI've got a Acrummy Gjob
DIt don't Apay near Genough
DTo buy the Athings it Gtakes
DTo win me Asome of Gyour love
DEvery time I turn around
 I'm Clooking up, your Glooking down
DMaybe something's wrong with you
 That Fmakes you act the Gway you do
FMaybe I am Gcrazy too
DI'm gonna soak up the Asun
 I'm gonna tell everyEmone to Glighten Aup
 I'm gonna tell 'em that
DI've got no one to Ablame
 For every time I feel Emlame
 I'm Glooking Aup
AI'm gonna soak up the Dsun
GWhile it's still Dfree A 
GI'm gonna soak up the Dsun A 
 BeGfore it goes out on Dme A G 
DDon't have no Amaster Gsuite
DBut I'm still the Aking of Gme
DYou have a Afancy Gride, but baby
DI'm the one who Ahas the Gkey
DEvery time I turn around
 I'm Clooking up, your Glooking down
DMaybe something's wrong with you
 That Fmakes you act the Gway you do
FMaybe I am Gcrazy too
DI'm gonna soak up the Asun
 I'm gonna tell everyEmone to Glighten Aup
 I'm gonna tell 'em that
DI've got no one to Ablame
 For every time I feel Emlame
 I'm Glooking Aup
DI'm gonna soak up the Asun
 I'm gonna tell everyEmone to Glighten Aup
 I'm gonna tell 'em that
DI've got no one to Ablame
 For every time I feel Emlame
 I'm Glooking Aup
DI'm gonna soak up the Asun
 I got my 45 Emon
 So I can rock Aon

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About Soak Up The Sun

Sheryl Crow's “Soak Up The Sun” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — D, A, G, Em, C and F — with the progression centred on D, A and G. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Soak Up The Sun — FAQ

What key is “Soak Up The Sun” in?

“Soak Up The Sun” by Sheryl Crow is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Soak Up The Sun”?

“Soak Up The Sun” uses 6 chords: D, A, G, Em, C and F.

Is “Soak Up The Sun” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Soak Up The Sun” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Soak Up The Sun”?

“Soak Up The Sun” is performed by Sheryl Crow.

Is there a play-along video for “Soak Up The Sun”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Soak Up The Sun”?

“Soak Up The Sun” is categorised as Pop.