Keep On The Sunny Side – Easy Guitar Lesson
Learn how to play “Keep On The Sunny Side” on guitar with easy chords and a classic folk strumming pattern. Perfect for beginners!
How to Play “Keep On The Sunny Side” on Guitar
“Keep On The Sunny Side” is a classic folk and gospel song made famous by The Carter Family. With its simple chord progression and uplifting melody, it’s a great song for beginners looking to build confidence in their playing.
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Why This Song is Great for Beginners
✅ Uses only three basic chords
✅ Works well with simple strumming patterns
✅ Great for practicing smooth chord changes
✅ Perfect for sing-alongs and jam sessions
Chords Used: A, D, E
You only need three easy chords to play this song:
This song follows a common I-IV-V chord progression, making it easy to learn and play along with.
Strumming Pattern:
This strumming pattern is one most commonly used in folk guitar music.
Lyrics and Chords
[Verse 1]
A D A A
There's a dark and a troubled side of life
A A E E
There's a bright, there's a sunny side, too
E E A A
But if you meet with the darkness and strife
E E A A
The sunny side we also may view
[Chorus]
A A D A
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side
A A E E
Keep on the sunny side of life
A A D A
It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way
A E A A
If we keep on the sunny side of life
[Verse 2]
The storm and its fury broke today
Crushing hopes that we cherish so dear
Clouds and storms will, in time, pass away
The sun again will shine bright and clear
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Let us greet with the song of hope each day
Tho the moment be cloudy or fair
Let us trust in our Saviour always
Who keepeth everyone in His care
[Chorus]
