Sunshine (Go Away Today): E-Z Play Today

This arrangement captures the warm, conversational quality that made the original so enduring. Piano students get to work with a song that feels natural under their hands while maintaining the harmonic richness that gives the tune its staying power.

Nostalgic yet buoyant, this tune carries the optimistic spirit of 1970s singer-songwriter folk. The piano version preserves that intimate, reflective quality while offering enough harmonic interest to keep players engaged.

Intermediate pianists who want to explore repertoire beyond classical studies, and ensemble directors seeking accessible material for singers working with instrumental accompaniment. Students benefit from learning a song that sits comfortably in popular culture while developing musicality in a contemporary idiom.

• Keep the tempo relaxed and conversational; rush the pulse even slightly and the piece loses its laid-back charm
• Shape the melody with gentle dynamics rather than rigid articulation, letting the folk-song sensibility guide your phrasing
• Balance vocal line clarity with supportive accompaniment, resisting the urge to over-pedal through chord changes

Slot this into a popular music unit or use it as a palate cleanser in recitals that mix classical and contemporary repertoire. It works equally well as a solo feature or with vocalist, making it flexible for chamber settings or full ensemble concerts.

• Accompanying singers with sensitive dynamic control
• Interpreting folk and pop idioms on a classical instrument
• Maintaining steady pulse in a relaxed, conversational tempo
• Balancing melody and harmonic support