The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.s.a.

by Donna Fargo

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(F7)Good morn ing, (Bb)morn ing, hel lo (F7)sun shine.

(Eb)Wake up sleep y (Edim7)head.

(Bb)Why’d we move that (F7)beau jun gle (Bb)clock so (C7sus)far a (C7)way from the (F7)bed?

Just one more (Bb)min ute, that’s why we (F7)moved it,

(Eb)one more hug or (Edim7)two.

Do you (Bb)love wak in’ up next to (F7)me as much as I (Cm7)love wak in’ up (F7)next to (Bb)you?

You make the (Bb)cof fee, I’ll make the (F7)bed.

I’ll fix (Eb)your lunch and you fix (Edim7)mine.

Now (Bb)tell me the truth, (F7)do these old (Bb)shoes look (C7sus)fun ny?

Hon ey, (C7)it’s al most (F7)time.

Now (Eb)you be care ful, got ta (Dm)go.

I love you, (Gm7)have a (Bb7)beau ti (Bb7)ful (Eb)day and kiss the (F)hap pi est (F7)girl

in the (Eb)whole

U.

S.

(Bb)A.

(Eb)Skip a dee doo dah, (Bb)thank you, Lord, for (F)mak ing (F7)him for (Bb)me,

and (Eb)thank you for (Cm7)let ting life (Bb)turn out (F#dim)the (Gm7)way that I (C7)al ways thought it could (F9)be.

There (Bb)once was a (Gm7)time when I (Bb)could not i (D7)mag ine (Gm7)how it would (Eb)feel to (Bb)say

I’m the (F)hap pi est (F7)girl

in the (Eb)whole

U.

S.

(Bb)A.

Now (Eb)shine on me sun (Ebm)shine, (Bb7)walk with me, (Gm7)world, it’s a (Eb)skip a dee (Cm7)doo dah (Bb)day, and I’m the (F)hap pi est (F7)girl

in the (Eb)whole

U.

S.

(Bb)A.

(Eb)Shine on me sun (Ebm)shine, (Bb7)walk with me, (Gm7)world, it’s a (Eb)skip a dee (Cm7)doo dah (Bb)day, and I’m the (F)hap pi est (F7)girl

in the (Eb)whole

U.

S.

(Bb)A.

(Bb)A.

The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.s.a. by Donna Fargo — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.s.a. by Donna Fargo 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 Eb at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Happiest Girl In The Whole U.s.a." 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 Happiest Girl In The Whole U.s.a."?
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.
How many chords does "The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.s.a." use?
Just 14 chords: Bb, Bb7, C7, Cm7, D7, Dm, Eb, Ebm, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.