Happy

by Leona Lewis
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Lyrics

Some one once told me that you (Am)have to choose

what you (Em)win or lose.

You (G)can’t have ev ’ry thing.

And don’t you take chanc es, you might (Am)feel the pain;

don’t you (Em)love in vain

’cause (G)love won’t set you free.

I could stand by the side

and watch this (C)life pass me by.

So un hap py

but safe as could be.

So what if it (C)hurts me?

So what if I (Am)break down?

So what if this (Fmaj7)world just throws me off the edge, my (G)feet run out ta ground?

I got ta find (C)my place.

I wan na hear (Am)my sound.

Don’t care a bout (Fmaj7)all the pain in front of me ’cause (G)I’m just try in’ a be hap py.

Yeah.

Just wan na be hap py.

Yeah.

Hold in’ on tight ly, just can’t (Am)let it go,

just try ’na (Em)play my role.

Just (G)slow ly dis ap pear.

Well, all these days, they feel like (Am)they’re the same;

just dif f’rent fac es, dif f’rent names.

(G)Get me out ta here.

Well, I can’t stand by the side

and watch this life pass me by.

Pass me by.

So what if it (G)I’m just try in’ a be hap py.

Hap py.

So man y (Dm)turns that I can’t see, like I’m a (C)stran ger on this road.

But don’t say (F)vic tim.

Don’t say an y thing.

So what if it (C)hurts me?

So what if I (Am)break down?

So what if this (Fmaj7)world just throws me off the edge, my (G7)feet run out ta ground?

I got ta find my place.

I wan na hear my sound.

Don’t care a bout (Fmaj7)all the pain in front of me.

(G)I just wan na be hap py.

Hap py.

Hap py.

(G)I just wan na be hap py.

Oh.

Hap py.

Happy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Happy" by Leona Lewis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 76 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Happy”

Can I sing "Happy" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Happy" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Happy" by Leona Lewis in?
The backing track is in C at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Happy" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Happy"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Happy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Happy" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Happy"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Happy"?
"Happy" was originally performed by Leona Lewis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Leona Lewis are available?
Other accompaniments by Leona Lewis: "A Moment Like This", "Better In Time", "Better In Time". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Happy" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Happy" by Leona Lewis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Happy" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Happy" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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