The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar B7 chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
[A]Here comes the sun, [D]here comes the [B7]sun
And I say [A]it’s all right [D] [E] [D] [E]
[verse 2]
[A]Little darling, it’s been a [D]long cold lonely [E]winter
[A]Little darling, it feels like [D]years since it’s been [E]here
[A]Here comes the sun, [D]here comes the [B7]sun
And I say [A]it’s all right [D] [E] [D] [E]
[verse 3]
[A]Little darling, the smiles re- [D]turning to the [E]faces
[A]Little darling, it seems like [D]years since it’s been [E]here
[A]Here comes the sun, [D]here comes the [B7]sun
And I say [A]it’s all right [D] [E] [D] [E]
[verse 4]
[C]Sun, [G]sun, [A]sun, here it [A]comes [E]
[C]Sun, [G]sun, [A]sun, here it [A]comes [E]
[C]Sun, [G]sun, [A]sun, here it [A]comes [E]
[C]Sun, [G]sun, [A]sun, here it [A]comes [E]
[C]Sun, [G]sun, [A]sun, here it [A]comes [E]
[Closing]
[A]Little darling, I feel that [D]ice is slowly [E]melting
[A]Little darling, it seems like [D]years since it’s been [E]clear
[A]Here comes the sun, [D]here comes the [B7]sun,
And I say [A]it’s all right [D] [E] [D] [E]
How to play Here Comes The Sun on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun on guitar requires 6 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Here Comes The Sun uses these transitions most often: A → D (14), D → E (14), and E → A (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A - D chord transition.
1. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
2. D → B7 chord transition
To move from D to B7;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
3. B7 → A chord transition
To move from B7 to A;
- While playing B7, lift your pinky from E string fret 2.
- Slide your index finger on D string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
4. D → E chord transition
To move from D to E;
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
5. E → A chord transition
To move from E to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
6. E → C chord transition
To move from E to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
7. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
8. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
Here Comes The Sun chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Here Comes The Sun.
- Here Comes The Sun includes 69 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Here Comes The Sun contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Here Comes The Sun connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → D: 29%
- A → E: 12%
After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).- E → A: 25%
- E → D: 14%