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Mr. Blue SKy


"Mr. Blue Sky" is a lively pop-rock song by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), typically performed in the key of B major. It was composed by Jeff Lynne, the lead vocalist and guitarist of ELO, and is renowned for its upbeat melody and catchy hooks. Released in 1977 as part of the album "Out of the Blue," the song gained widespread popularity for its optimistic lyrics and infectious rhythm. Interestingly, the song's distinctive sound was achieved using a variety of instruments, including synthesizers, strings, and vocoder effects. "Mr. Blue Sky" has since become one of ELO's signature songs, often praised for its timeless appeal and enduring popularity.

Mr . Blue SKy - ELO Electric Light Orchestra

D D D D
G G G G
G G G G
G G G G
G G G G

D D D D D b E
Sun is shinin' in the sky
b D b E b a g
there ain't a cloud in sight
e g a b e g a f a f b
it's stopped rainin' everybody's in the play
b a b g
and don't you know
g a b C b a b C b a
it's a beautiful new day , hey hey
D E D D D b E
runnin' down the avenue
D D b E b a g e g a b
see how the sun shines brightly in the city
e g a f a f a b
on the streets where once was pity
a b g g g g g f e f g g f d
mister blue sky is living here today hey hey
e g a b
mister blue sky
e g a b
please tell us why
e g a b a a g g e ( D b )
you had to hide away for so long ( so long )
g f e g a
where did we go wrong?
e g a b
mister blue sky
e g a b
please tell us why
e g a b a a g g e ( d b )
you had to hide away for so long ( so long )
g f g a
where did we go wrong?
( solo )
d d d d d d d g b C b
b a g b E D g b b a g e g a b e g a g a g a b a b g g a b C b a b C b a g
D D D b D b E
hey you with the pretty face
D D D D E F G
welcome to the human race
g g a b e g a a a f a b
a celebration , mister blue sky's up there waitin'
a b g g g g f e f g g f d
and today is the day we've waited for
e g a b
oh mister blue sky
e g a b
please tell us why
e g a b a a g g e ( D b )
you had to hide away for so long ( so long )
g f g a
where did we go wrong?
g b c d b
hey there mister blue
g a b g g a g
we're so pleased to be with you
e f g e d e d c
look around see what you do
d e c c d c
everybody smiles at you
g b C D b
hey there Mr . Blue
g a b g g a g
we're so pleased to be with you
e f g e d e d c
look around see what you do
d e c c d c
everybody smiles at you
g g g g g g g
Mr . Blue , you did it right
e g g g f f f e g g f e
but soon comes Mr . Night creepin' over
e e f f f f e d
now his hand is on your shoulder
d d e g g g f e f
never mind I'll remember you this
g g g f# d f e
I'll remember you this way
e g a b
oh Mister blue sky
e g a b
please tell us why
e g a b a a g g e ( D b )
you had to hide away for so long ( so long )
g f g a
where did we go wrong?
g b c d b
hey there Mister blue
g a b g g a g
we're so pleased to be with you
e f g e d e d c
look around see what you do
d e c c d c
everybody smiles at you