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(Gm7)Fools rush in, so (Eb)here I am
ver y glad to (Gm7)be un hap py.
(Gm7)I can’t win, but (Eb)here I am,
more than glad to be un (Bb)hap py.
Un re quit ed (Bb7)love’s a (F)bore,
and I’ve got it pret ty (F)bad.
But for some one (Bb7)you a (F)dore,
it’s a pleas ure to be (F)sad.
(Gm7)Like a stray ing (Eb)ba by lamb,
with no mam my (Gm7)and no (C7)pap py,
I’m so un (Dm7)hap py,
but (C13)oh,
so
(F)glad!
(Gm7)Fools rush in, so (Eb)here I am
ver y glad to (Gm7)be un hap py.
(Gm7)I can’t win, but (Eb)here I am,
more than glad to be un (Bb)hap py.
Un re quit ed (Bb7)love’s a (F)bore,
and I’ve got it pret ty (F)bad.
But for some one (Bb7)you a (F)dore,
it’s a pleas ure to be (F)sad.
(Gm7)Like a stray ing (Eb)ba by lamb,
with no mam my (Gm7)and no (C7)pap py,
I’m so un (Dm7)hap py,
but (C13)oh,
so
(F)glad!
(F6)glad!
Glad To Be Unhappy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Glad To Be Unhappy" by Rodgers & Hart: 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 Bb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Glad To Be Unhappy”
- What key is "Glad To Be Unhappy" by Rodgers & Hart played in?
- Glad To Be Unhappy is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Glad To Be Unhappy"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Glad To Be Unhappy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Glad To Be Unhappy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Glad To Be Unhappy"?
- "Glad To Be Unhappy" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rodgers & Hart can I play here?
- Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Glad To Be Unhappy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Glad To Be Unhappy" by Rodgers & Hart. 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 "Glad To Be Unhappy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Glad To Be Unhappy" 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.