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I’ve got a creed
for ev ’ry need
so ea sy that it (G)must suc ceed;
I’ll set it down for (Gb)you to (Ab)read, (Bb9)so (Eb)please
(F9)take (Bb7)heed.
Keep out the gloom!
Let in the sun!
That’s my ad vice (Cm6)to (D7)ev ’ry one.
It’s on ly once we (Cm)pass this way, (F7)so (Bb)day
(Fm7)by (Bb7)day;
(Eb)e ven when the (Bb)dark est clouds are (Cm)in the sky, you (Ab)must n’t sigh, (Abm)and you (G)must n’t cry; just (Fm7)spread a (Abm)lit tle (Gm)hap pi (Gbdim7)ness as (Fm7)you (Bb7)go (Eb7)by.
(F7)Please (Bb7)try!
(Eb)What’s the use of (Bb)wor ry ing and (Cm)feel ing blue?
When (Abmaj7)days are long, (Abm)keep on (G)smil ing through; and (Ab)spread a (Abm)lit tle (Gm7)hap pi (Gbdim7)ness ’til (Fm7)dreams (Bb7)come (Eb7)true.
(Eb7)Sure ly you’ll be (Ab)wise to (Eb)make the (Bb7)best of (C)ev ’ry (Bb)blues day;
don’t you re a (Eb6)lise you’ll (Bb)find next (Ab)Mon day (Gm)or next (Ab6)Tues day (Cm)your (Fm7)Gold en (Bb9)Shoes (Bb7)day?
(Eb)E ven when the (Bb)dark est clouds are (Cm)in the sky, you (Abmaj7)must n’t sigh, (Abm)and you (G)must n’t cry; just (Fm7)spread a (Abm)lit tle (Gm7)hap pi (Gbdim7)ness as (Fm7)you (Bb7)go by!
(Eb)e ven when the (Bb)dark est clouds are (Cm)in the sky, you (Ab)must n’t sigh, (Abm)and you (G)must n’t cry; just (Fm7)spread a (Abm)lit tle (Gm)hap pi (Gbdim7)ness as (Fm7)you (Bb7)go (Eb7)by.
(F7)Please (Bb7)try!
(Eb)What’s the use of (Bb)wor ry ing and (Cm)feel ing blue?
When (Abmaj7)days are long, (Abm)keep on (G)smil ing through; and (Ab)spread a (Abm)lit tle (Gm7)hap pi (Gbdim7)ness ’til (Fm7)dreams (Bb7)come (Eb7)true.
(Eb7)Sure ly you’ll be (Ab)wise to (Eb)make the (Bb7)best of (C)ev ’ry (Bb)blues day;
don’t you re a (Eb6)lise you’ll (Bb)find next (Ab)Mon day (Gm)or next (Ab6)Tues day (Cm)your (Fm7)Gold en (Bb9)Shoes (Bb7)day?
(Eb)E ven when the (Bb)dark est clouds are (Cm)in the sky, you (Abmaj7)must n’t sigh, (Abm)and you (G)must n’t cry; just (Fm7)spread a (Abm)lit tle (Gm7)hap pi (Gbdim7)ness as (Fm7)you (Bb7)go by!
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Spread A Little Happiness — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Spread A Little Happiness" by Clifford Grey as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Spread A Little Happiness”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Spread A Little Happiness" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Spread A Little Happiness" by Clifford Grey in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 "Spread A Little Happiness" 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 "Spread A Little Happiness"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Spread A Little Happiness", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Spread A Little Happiness" 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 "Spread A Little Happiness"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Spread A Little Happiness"?
- "Spread A Little Happiness" was originally performed by Clifford Grey. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Spread A Little Happiness" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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