The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
Hello! Below you'll find my "Here Comes The Sun" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by The Beatles is an absolute classic. Although it feels like a simple breezy tune, it is deceptively complex - especially with the shifting time signatures. That said, I give a few options in the video to simplify your playing if need be.
Enjoy!
Here Comes The Sun Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Here Comes The Sun:
Here Comes The Sun Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| - A | A | D | E7 |
| A | A | D | E7 |
| - A | A | D | E7 |
| A | A | D | E7 |
[Chorus 1]
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun, and I say
A | 3/8 D | A/C# | Bm7 | A | 2/4 E |
It's alright
[Verse 1]
A D E7
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
A D E7
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
A D E7
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
A D E7
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
[Chorus 2]
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun, and I say
A | 3/8 D | A/C# | Bm7 | A | 2/4 E |
It's alright
| A | E7 |
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun, and I say
A | 3/8 D | A/C# | Bm7 | A | 2/4 E |
It's alright
| A | E7 |
[Verse 2]
A D E7
Little darling, the smiles returning to their faces
A D E7
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
[Chorus 3]
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun, and I say
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun, and I say
A | 3/8 D | A/C# | Bm7 | A | 2/4 E |
It's alright
| A | 2/4 E7 |
It's alright
| A | 2/4 E7 |
[Interlude]
| 3/8 E | C | G | D/F# | 2/8 D | 4/4 A | 2/4 E7 |
E C G D/F# D A E7
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes X4
E C G D/F#
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes X4
E C G D/F#
Sun, sun, sun
D A E7 | E7sus4 | E7 | E7 |
Here it comes
[Verse 3]
A D E7
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
A D E7
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
A D E7
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
A D E7
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
[Chorus 4]
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun, and I say
A | D A/C# Bm7 A E |
It's alright
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun, and I say
A | D A/C# Bm7 A E |
It's alright
[Chorus 5]
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun
A | 3/8 D | A/C# | Bm7 | A | 2/4 E |
It's alright
A | 3/8 D | A/C# | Bm7 | A | 2/4 E |
It's alright
A
Here comes the sun, doo-n-doo-doo
D B7
Here comes the sun
A | 3/8 D | A/C# | Bm7 | A | 2/4 E |
It's alright
A | 3/8 D | A/C# | Bm7 | A | 2/4 E |
It's alright
[Outro]
| C | G | D/F# | D | A |
| C | G | D/F# | D | A |
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Here Comes The Sun Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Here Comes The Sun" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Here Comes The Sun" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
