The Happening

by The Supremes

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Hey (G)life, I look at se (C)me;

I can (D7)see the re al i (G)ty, yeah; ’cause when you shook me, took me (C)out a my world, I (Bb)woke up;

sud den ly I just (Ab)woke up

to the hap pen (G)ning.

When you (C)find

that you (D7)left the fu ture be (G)hind,

’cause when you’ve got a ten der (C)love you don’t take (Bb)care of

then you bet ter be (Ab)ware of

the hap pen (G)ing.

One (G)day you’re (D7)up (One day you’re up) when you turn a round (when you turn a round) you’ll find your (B7)world (you’ll find your world) is tum bl in’ (Em)down (is tum bl in’ down).

It hap pened (D)to

me and it can hap pen to (G)you.

I was (G)sure I felt at se (C)cure,

un til (D7)love the took a de (G)tour, yeah; ’cause when you rid ing high on (C)top of the world it (Bb)hap pened,

sud den ly it just (Ab)hap pened.

to I saw my (G)dreams

torn a (C)part

when love (D7)walked a way from my (G)heart,

’cause when you lose that pre cious (C)love you need to (Bb)guide you

some thing hap pens in (Ab)side you,

the hap pen (G)ing.

Now (G)I see (D7)life (Now I see life) for what turn it is (for you what it is); it’s not all (B7)dreams (it’s not all dreams), it’s tum not all (Em)bliss (it’s not bl all bliss).

It hap pened (D)to me and it can hap pen to (G)you.

I was (G)you.

And then it hap pened.

(G)Oo,

and then it hap pened.

(Abm)Oo,

and then it hap pened.

(Abm)Oo,

and then it hap pened.

Is it (Ab)real,

is it (Db)fake,

is this (Eb7)game of life a mis (Ab)take?

’Cause when I lost the love I (Bbm)thought ty was mine for (Cb)cer tain,

sud den ly it (Fb7)start (A)hurt in’.

I saw the (Ab)light

is too (Db)late,

when that (Eb7)fic kle fin ger of (Ab)fate,

yeah, it I came and broke my (Bbm)pret ty bal loon; I (Cb)woke up,

sud den ly I (Fb7)just (A)woke up.

I saw the

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The Happening by The Supremes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Happening” by The Supremes in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Happening" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Happening"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.