Happier

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

Walk ing down (F)Twen ty ninth and (C)Park,

I saw you (F)in an oth er’s arms.

On ly a (F)month we’ve been a part.

You look (Am7)hap pi er.

Saw you (F)walk in side a (C)bar;

he said some (F)thing to make you laugh.

I saw that (F)both your smiles were (C)twice as wide as ours; yeah, you look (Am7)hap pi er, you do.

(Am7)Ain’t no bod y (Fsus2)hurt you like I (C)hurt you;

but (Am7)ain’t no bod y (Fsus2)love you like I (C)do.

(Am7)Prom ise that I (Fsus2)will not take it (C)per s’nal, ba by, my if ling, I am on with some one (C)new.

’Cause, ba by, you look (Am7)hap pi er, you do.

My friends told me, one (Am7)day, I’ll (Fsus2)feel it too.

And un til then, I’ll (Am7)smile and (Fsus2)hide the truth,

that I know I was (Am7)hap pi er with you.

(Hey yeah, hey yeah, hey (Am7)yeah.) Sat in the (Fsus2)cor ner of the room.

Ev ’ry thing’s re (Fsus2)mind ing me of (C)you.

Nurs ing an emp ty bot tle and tell ing my (C)self you’re (Am7)hap pi er, aren’t you?

Well, Hey yeah, hey yeah, hey (Am7)yeah.

Hey yeah, hey yeah, hey (Am7)yeah.

Hey yeah, hey yeah, hey (Am7)yeah.

Hey yeah, hey yeah, hey (Am7)yeah.

’Cause, ba by, you look (Am)hap pi er, you do.

I knew one (G)day you’d (Am)fall for (F)some one new.

But if he (G)breaks your (Am)heart like (F)lov ers do,

just know that (G)I’ll be (Am)wait ing here

(F)for you.

Happier — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Happier" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Happier”

Where are the chord symbols for "Happier" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Happier" is in C.
What key is "Happier" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Happier is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Happier"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Happier" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Happier"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Happier"?
"Happier" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Happier"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, Csus2, F, Fsus2, G.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Happier" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Happier" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Happier"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.