Soak Up The Sun Guitar Chords
Soak Up the Sun is a feel-good, summery anthem by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. Released in 2002 as the lead single from her album C’mon, C’mon, the song quickly became a commercial and critical success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Soak Up The Sun Chords
[D] [A] [G] [D] [A] [G]
[D] My friend the [A] commu [G] nist
[D] Holds meetings [A] in his [G] RV
[D] I cant af [A] ford his [G] gas
[D] So Im stuck here [A] watching [G] TV
[D] I dont have [A] digi [G] tal
[D] I dont have [A] diddly [G] squat
[D] Its not having [A] what you [G] want
[D] Its wanting [A] what youve [G] got
[D] Im gonna soak up the [A] sun
Im gonna tell every [Em] one to [G] lighten [A] up
Im gonna tell em that
[D] Ive got no one to [A] blame
For every time I feel [Em] lame
Im [G] looking [A] up
Im gonna soak up the [D] sun [A]
Im gonna [G] soak up the [D] sun
[D] Ive got a [A] crummy [G] job
[D] It dont [A] pay near [G] enough
[D] To buy the [A] things it [G] takes
[D] To win me [A] some of [G] your love
[D] Every time I turn around
Im [C] looking up, your [G] looking down
[D] Maybe somethings wrong with you
That [F] makes you act the [G] way you do
[F] Maybe I am [G] crazy too
[D] Im gonna soak up the [A] sun
Im gonna tell every [Em] one to [G] lighten [A] up
Im gonna tell em that
[D] Ive got no one to [A] blame
For every time I feel [Em] lame
Im [G] looking [A] up
[A] Im gonna soak up the [D] sun
[G] While its still [D] free [A]
[G] Im gonna soak up the [D] sun [A]
Be [G] fore it goes out on [D] me [A] [G]
[D] Dont have no [A] master [G] suite
[D] But Im still the [A] king of [G] me
[D] You have a [A] fancy [G] ride, but baby
[D] Im the one who [A] has the [G] key
[D] Every time I turn around
Im [C] looking up, your [G] looking down
[D] Maybe somethings wrong with you
That [F] makes you act the [G] way you do
[F] Maybe I am [G] crazy too
[D] Im gonna soak up the [A] sun
Im gonna tell every [Em] one to [G] lighten [A] up
Im gonna tell em that
[D] Ive got no one to [A] blame
For every time I feel [Em] lame
Im [G] looking [A] up
[D] Im gonna soak up the [A] sun
Im gonna tell every [Em] one to [G] lighten [A] up
Im gonna tell em that
[D] Ive got no one to [A] blame
For every time I feel [Em] lame
Im [G] looking [A] up
[D] Im gonna soak up the [A] sun
I got my 45 [Em] on
So I can rock [A] on
Soak Up The Sun Song Details
- Released: June 4, 2002
- Album: C’mon, C’mon
- Genre: Pop rock
- Length: 4:29
- Songwriters: Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott
- Producers: Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott
- Label: A&M Records
The inspiration for “Soak Up the Sun” came during a plane ride from Portland, Oregon, to New York City. Crow and her co-writer, Jeff Trott, were struck by the contrast between the rainy weather in Portland and the sunny skies above New York. This contrast, along with Crow’s own experiences recovering from surgery at the time, led them to write a song about embracing life and enjoying simple pleasures.
“Soak Up the Sun” features upbeat music with a driving rhythm, catchy guitar riffs, and Crow’s signature raspy vocals. The lyrics are full of positive energy and encourage the listener to appreciate the beauty of the world around them. Some notable lines include:
“Soak Up the Sun” was a major hit for Crow, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying in the top 40 for 20 weeks. The song was also a success internationally, reaching the top 10 in several countries. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its catchy melody, positive message, and Crow’s vocals.
“Soak Up the Sun” remains a popular song today and is often played at summer events and parties. It is also a popular choice for graduation ceremonies and other celebrations. The song’s message of hope and resilience continues to resonate with listeners, making it a timeless classic.
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