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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" by Bonnie Raitt, in C major at about 88 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" by Bonnie Raitt

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Will The Sun Ever Shine Again” by Bonnie Raitt.

Will The Sun Ever Shine Again
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · singer‑songwriter · acoustic pop
Moodmelancholic · reflective · hopeful
Signaturerain‑soaked introspection, yearning for light
C major
Key
88
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G7
C
Dm
Em
Am
D7
F
Gsus4(b7)
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead voice, clear and expressive, delivering the lyrics with a gentle, slightly breathy timbre; intimate and front‑center in the mix
acoustic guitar
fingerpicked arpeggios and gentle strumming providing the harmonic backbone
piano
soft, sustained chords and melodic fills that add depth and warmth
string section
lush, legato strings that swell in the choruses and bridge, creating an expansive, cinematic feel
bass guitar
warm, rounded low end that anchors the harmony without overpowering the acoustic texture
drums
light, brushed percussion with subtle cymbal swells, keeping a steady, understated pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Home on the Range (2004)

Home on the Range is the soundtrack to the 2004 Disney animated film of the same name, featuring contributions from several artists including Raitt, k.d. lang, and Tim McGraw. Raitt contributed the song 'Will the Sun Ever Shine Again' to the record.

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Artist

Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Burbank, California, whose music draws on blues, folk, country, and rock. She built a following through years of touring and recording in the 1970s and 1980s before reaching wide commercial success with her 1989 album Nick of Time, which won four Grammy Awards. She is also widely admired for her slide guitar work and her long history of performing at benefit concerts.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" in?

"Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" by Bonnie Raitt is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again"?

"Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" plays at around 88 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again"?

The core progression is G7, C, Dm, Em, Am, and D7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, piano, string section, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" by Bonnie Raitt, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 88 BPM in C major with 23 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" on?

"Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" appears on Home on the Range (2004).

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